diplomatic relations to get this solved and more equally distributed? >> we have for years talked with them about currency manipulation which costs us jobs in america. we have focused on the fact that they steal our patents, don't respect our patent laws. now we have them hoarding materials, raw materials. we talk and talk and they continue to do it. what i appreciate about the administration is they have against china. and that pushback has done more to be able to change behavior unfortunately than just talking to them. >> senator what is the timeline, though? i know as i said that you sent this letter on with your other counterparts, your colleagues, to salazar and also to tim geithner. so where do you stand timelinewise? when do you want to see something done about this? >> we want them to act as soon as possible. we would like them to act