Liz Saville Roberts: “I believe that the issue before us--whether or not to improve what is called the permanent normal trade relations with…”

“I believe that the issue before us--whether or not to improve what is called the permanent normal trade relations with China--is the Senate's first critical--very critical--foreign policy test of the 21st century. It seems to me that we are poised at a crossroads. Our future depends on the right decision. Do we approve PNTR and demonstrate to China, and just as importantly, if not more, to the world, that diplomacy through commerce is a formula for stability and progress or do we vote PNTR down and miss the opportunity to become linked with one-fifth of the world's population? I, for one, hope we summon the wisdom and the courage to remain engaged by appropriately approving the legislation that is before us without amendments. To do otherwise would be a very serious mistake. I strongly support this legislation.”