Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, foreground, accompanied by Budget Director Jim Nussle, top left, and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, right, listen to President Bush's statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 30, 2008, following a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room.
US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez (R) and China National Tourism Administration Chairman Shao Qiwei (L) arrive for the National Tour Association and the Travel Industry Association cruise with the first Chinese leisure tour groups to America, a part of the US-China Welcome Gala on board the Odyssey Cruise Boat June 19, 2008 in Washington, DC.