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Sam Gejdenson: the gentleman from Ohio has one company with a problem in the Palestinian entity. I have a list here that we just in…

On the recordJuly 13, 2000
the gentleman from Ohio has one company with a problem in the Palestinian entity. I have a list here that we just in moments put together of 42 countries where American businesses have disputes. If we are going to end our foreign policy every time there is a corporate dispute, we ought to just pack up and go home. We have had five wars in the last 50 years in this part of the world. We have had women and children killed, including Americans, in terrorist activities and accidental bombings and attacks. We are at Camp David today trying to end this conflict that has gone on for a century. I admire the gentleman for caring about his constituent, but our responsibility here for this unique opportunity for peace cannot be squandered for one economic debate. Reject the amendment. Support the effort at Camp David.
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Sam Gejdenson
Connecticut

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Discussing the importance of foreign policy and peace efforts in the context of corporate disputes.

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