Neil Abercrombie: “I think that before we cast any vote we should think about the national security implications. In today's Washington…”

“I think that before we cast any vote we should think about the national security implications. In today's Washington Post, to go no further than the most contemporary moment, Mr. Speaker, ``U.S. is big market for firms owned by the Chinese military.'' The People's Liberation Army is now being called in some quarters the People's Liberation Army, Incorporated. We find ourselves in circumstances where military-related firms now are working in our seaports, they are involved in shipping. The military is pervasive throughout China. It is against our national security interests to go forward with most-favored-nation status for China at this point. It reminds me of the 1960's. We find ourselves walking down a path toward confrontation with China which need not occur if we are able to see today that we should not grant most-favored-nation status.”