David Weldon: “one of the most important decisions I have to make as a Member of Congress each year, is how to vote on our nation's…”

“one of the most important decisions I have to make as a Member of Congress each year, is how to vote on our nation's trading relationship with China. This year, many of my constituents have been engaged in this debate as they have called, written, or stopped by my office to urge me to vote in favor of, or in opposition to, normalizing trade relations with China. I have spent months and indeed years weighing the advantages and disadvantages of approving Permanent Normal Trading Relations (PNTR) with China. As I reviewed the arguments on whether or not to extend Normal Trade Relations to China on a permanent basis, I have decided against PNTR for China. I plan to vote no for several reasons: 1. The worsening of labor and human rights situation in China; 2. The continued aggressive military statements and actions against a Democratic Taiwan; 3. The transfer of sensitive military technology by China to rouge nations; and 4. The failure of the current Administration to effectively monitor and enforce the trade agreements they have already signed with China, including launch quota agreements, which of course, are very important for our district.”