I think that people always just assumed that I was a liberal because I came from Southeast Seattle. Gary Locke assumeliberalpeople Change image and share on social
In rural parts of China, it's like stepping back into the era of my grandfather or great-grandfather - not much has changed. Gary Locke backchangechina 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
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
I've been through WTO riots in Seattle, massive earthquakes, major floods... forest fires. I just try to be as even-keeled and calm as possible. Gary Locke calmearthquakefire Change image and share on social
I consider myself a D.I.Y. home improvement guy. In a prior life, I completely gutted a house - redid the plumbing, wiring, moved sewage pipes, knocked down walls, everything. Gary Locke completelygutguy Change image and share on social
As President Obama clearly said just a few months ago, China must play by the international rules, the international trading system from which they've benefited so much. Gary Locke agobenefitchina 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
The explosive growth in places like Shanghai has helped lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and into a thriving new middle class. What China has done is nothing short of an economic transformation, and the citizens of this country have every right to be proud. Gary Locke chinacitizenclass share on social
China's own recent history proves that when it opens itself, there is nothing its people cannot accomplish. A more open China will lead to a more prosperous and stable China. That's good for China, the United States and, indeed, the entire world. Gary Locke accomplishchinaentire share on social