Remarks by President Obama in Announcing Secretary Locke as New Ambassador to China

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011 – 10:55 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  As many people know, our current Ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, has decided to step down from his current job.  During his tenure, Jon has been an outstanding advocate for this administration and for this country.  He made a real sacrifice in moving his family out of the state that they loved and has helped to strengthen our critical relationship with the…