The lack of a hospitable environment in some cities has slowed what some thought might be Wal-Mart's next big growth phase, following its rapid rise in rural America and the suburbs.

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And I expect that those are the issues that the Vice President is going to want to raise with the Chinese just as they want to move forward in creating a more hospitable environment.

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Government's task should be to create a stable, hospitable environment for economic activities--allowing businesses to be businesses and entrepreneurs to take risks and invest in job creation.

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