WASHINGTON - MAY 16:   Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-UT) (2L), his wife Mary Kaye (3L) and his family listen to President Barack Obama (L) speak in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House May 16, 2009 in Washington DC. President Barack Obama nominated Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. , as the American ambassador to China. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

WASHINGTON - MAY 16: Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-UT) (2L), his wife Mary Kaye (3L) and his family listen to President Barack Obama (L) speak in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House May 16, 2009 in Washington DC. President Barack Obama nominated Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. , as the American ambassador to China.