we want to see china not only deliver economic prosperity for its large population but also play a key role in world affairs and our countries and our people gain far more from cooperation than from competition so we are committed to pursuing a positive, cooperative, comprehensive relationship. the secretary of state will talk about the economy and take some questions that way. to briefly recap what she said, she did talk about chen who is the dissident possibly applying for a student visa and being able to leave at least temporarily with his family. this obviously is an unfolding story we ll continue to watch. steve, take it away with the panel. thanks, brian. republicans on capitol hill inching closer to holding attorney general eric holder in contempt of congress. yesterday, congressman darrell issa laying out his case saying