This bill is not in our national interest, and I urge that we support the substitute language of Ranking Member Berman.

I think it is a mistake to view our neighborhood as a constellation of threats rather than a series of opportunities.

I thank my friend for yielding. I rise in support of the Korea trade agreement. The agreement will lead to increased California exports of manufactured goods, agricultural products and raw materials, thereby creating a large number of new…

According to the Congressional Research Service, article 2.8.4(a), explicitly permits the U.S. to prohibit imports from a third country, such as North Korea. The fact is, we pass KORUS, our North Korean embargo stands; we defeat KORUS, our…

The only thing specific that I have heard regarding UNFPA and support for Chinese coercive birth control... is a statement from a UNFPA employee in 1999.

This legislation... will undermine America's influence and standing in the international community. It is an example of civilian cut and run par excellence.

For the last 11 years, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, authored by our colleague, Chris Smith, has provided protection and assistance for victims of trafficking.

I think there's a general consensus that China and areas of China forced abortion, coercive population control, one-child policy are going on and are odious to us and constitute violations of fundamental human rights.

I particularly want to mention that I think we should not be casually waiving the restrictions on child soldiers in providing military assistance.

I want to reiterate my strong support for Taiwan and for bolstering all aspects of our bilateral ties.

I strongly support Taiwan's vibrant democracy. I want to assure the Taiwanese people that the United States will respect the choice they make in January.

To address this threat, the United States should continue to supply Taiwan with weapons so that it can defend itself.