Bart Stupak: “What we are asking for before we extend what we feel are the…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1997

What we are asking for before we extend what we feel are the inadequacies of NAFTA under another fast track authority which the President would like done this fall, before we rush headlong into it, before we put further restrictions on American producers and manufacturers and meatpacking plants throughout this country, that those same quality assurances apply not just to items produced in this country but also coming into this country. We have done a dismal job according to the GAO report in even trying to address the issues. Again I thank the gentleman for his leadership on this issue, and I look forward to working with him. We do have the letter going to the President. We are asking Members to sign that letter and just to say whatever your position is on fast track, let us make sure we take these minimum basic three steps to ensure the health and safety and security of American families.

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Bart Stupak

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about NAFTA and food safety in relation to foreign imports.

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Bart Stupak: “What we are asking for before we extend what we feel are the inadequacies of NAFTA under another fast track authority…”

Editor's note · Context