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Paul Coverdell: “I have one final question regarding the so-called 809 provisions of both the Africa and Caribbean Basin measures. Am I…”

On the recordMay 11, 2000
I have one final question regarding the so-called 809 provisions of both the Africa and Caribbean Basin measures. Am I correct that it is the managers' intent that these provisions do not permit dying or finishing of the fabrics to be performed in countries other than the United States or the beneficiary countries?
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Questioning the provisions of the Africa and Caribbean Basin measures during a legislative discussion.

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