Sam Gibbons: “once again I rise to discuss the serious national security concerns associated with granting Permanent Normal Trade…”

“once again I rise to discuss the serious national security concerns associated with granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations status to China. Just yesterday, it was reported that only 2 years after President Clinton allowed the sale of civilian nuclear technology to China, the Chinese government now refuses to keep its promise that it will not resell the nuclear technology to rogue nations. Instead, China has and continues to actively assist Pakistan and other nations with their nuclear programs using U.S. technology. Mr. Speaker, these are actions that are unacceptable. We cannot and should not allow U.S. nuclear technology to be simply given away to rogue nations. And yet the Clinton administration wants to reward China for this conduct by expanding their trade status. Mr. Speaker, let us not make this same mistake twice. It is obvious that we cannot trust China. I yield back the administration's PNTR request, which jeopardizes our national security and the security of all peace-loving nations.”