it achieved its historic purpose by helpiho union. it's not the tool we need to promote personal rights vis-a-vis russia because we want to continue to press for humrus. but fare failure to lift it will put our farmers, businesses at a disadvantage. we very much hope congress will grant to russia, lift jackson-vanik, lift the need for -- with respect to your important questions and areas of concern, congressman, i'll just end by saying we strongly support the work we're doing with colombia and brazil to promote racial and ethnic equality. we do have the means to continue to work on that within the existing budget and it's a very high priority. >> thank you very much, mr. meeks. madam secretary. the senator from california, chairman on the sub committee is recognized. >> thank you very much. i, too, respect the job you're doing. we have some disagreements. the fact is you work hard and you take your job seriously. probably of all the members of the obama administration, have you more respect here in capitol hill than your other colleag