From this sale, American companies will generate profits and create jobs, while China gets some of the best aircraft money can buy. Engagement is the only responsible policy for two of the world's largest nations and strongest economies. That's why the President has fought so hard in this battle over traditional trading authority. Today, with the global economy more pervasive and more competitive than ever before, it's never been more important. Trade has been the fuel that has propelled us to the strongest economy in a generation.
Exports are responsible for one-third of our growth over the last four years.
It's very simple. This is not the time to shy away from engagement with China and the world's other fertile markets. Congratulations to Boeing and all of its suppliers, as well as our Chinese friends. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming years toward more sales like this one. Return to The United States and China .