It's all the more necessary that China embraces the kind of political reform and opening up of society which will also be better for human rights and prepare China to ratify the covenant on civil and political rights,

In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom.

I am honored that Congressman Ryan will be addressing students and interns about reform of Social Security and other issues. Social Security represents a crisis for young people because they don't have a choice, and Ryan's leadership has been strong.

The reform program is not about the next few years, but being able to maintain our society for the next generation. We may well lose years in the reform process, and we can't afford to lose any time.

We are confident that it (reform) will happen,

The tax system is broken, and any kind of reform will involve winners and losers.