For the first time, China began to negotiate constructively, but it still has a significant way to go before we can reach a deal that the industry can support.

This does not solve the problem; it only pushes the danger from China further off.

It's a significant statement. But don't expect China to respond.

Live constructively and live optimistically

I don't want to make this a racial thing, but it is significant because it is the first. All the guys who played the game before me as African-Americans have to share in this a little bit. This is the crowning jewel to my career.

Their first task is to get down there and make contact with the crew and the craft, and then negotiate the safe return of both,