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Tom Lantos: “I strongly support his amendment. Mr. Chairman, it is outrageous that American businesses entering in good faith into…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2003
I strongly support his amendment. Mr. Chairman, it is outrageous that American businesses entering in good faith into commercial transactions in various countries should be subjected to provincial governmental abuse. This is not the government of India which is refusing to meet its obligation but a constituent state of India, Tamil Nadu. I think the gentleman is bringing an important matter before us, and I urge all of my colleagues to support him.
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Expressing support for an amendment addressing provincial governmental abuse affecting American businesses.

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