Americans are very easygoing people. If the added attention and great visibility that I have been able to generate can help open doors and expose more Chinese to American values and the American way of life, that is great. Gary Locke addamericanattention share on social
We need the private sector to succeed, because if the private sector succeeds, America succeeds. Because it's not the government that produces jobs, it's the private sector. Gary Locke americagovernmentjob Change image and share on social
China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower. Gary Locke acupuncturechangechina share on social
Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America. Gary Locke americaculturediversity Change image and share on social
We want to promote people-to-people exchanges so that China and the United States can really join together, not just to solve the problems of China or the United States, but some of the big problems facing the entire world. From climate change to famine to even terrorism. Gary Locke bigchangechina share on social
I understand that in these difficult economic times, the potential for any additional expense is not welcomed by American businesses. But in the long run, the health insurance reform law promises to cut health-care costs for U.S. businesses, not expand them. Gary Locke additionalamericanbusiness share on social
Every year, some 65,000 high school students - many of them star students and leaders in their communities - are unable to go to college or get a good job because they have no legal status. Gary Locke 000collegecommunity Change image and share on social
We've come a long way since Nixon's first visit to China, or Carter's reestablishment of diplomatic relations. Gary Locke carterchinadiplomatic Change image and share on social
The U.S. tries to provide immigrants who grow up here with a world-class education and imbue them with the can-do attitude that has long defined American innovation. Gary Locke americanattitudeclass Change image and share on social
If the Chinese can't buy U.S. products, they'll buy them from European countries and then develop stronger economic ties with France and Germany and perhaps side more with those countries when international issues flare up. Gary Locke buychinesecountry share on social
