他向中国领导人保证虽然最近遭到降级，但美国一定会为自身所有债务负责。 他还热情地谈到中美两国的相互依存关系，同时还带来了自己学习中文多年的孙女，希望她未来能在两国之间牵线搭桥。
He assured Chinese leaders that the United States is committed to honoring all its debts, despite its recent credit downgrade; he talked enthusiastically about US-China interdependence; and he showcased his granddaughter, who has studied Chinese for several years, as a future bridge between the two countries.