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“here we are, finally, on the floor of this great House closing the debate on permanent normal trade relations with China. Before we move into the finality of this, I want to thank those who helped make this legislation possible. I have to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Matsui), the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier), the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Levin), the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bereuter), and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel). And I must say to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel), we have been talking a lot lately. They will be talking about us. I also want to thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Archer), the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane), and my partners, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Armey). I thank them all for their diligence in making this happen. But while there is one bill being debated here today, there are actually two debates going on; two questions that have to be answered. One, is granting this status to China in the best interest of the United States and the American people? And, two, is granting this status good for the people of China? I believe the answer to both is 'yes.' Among other things, this debate is about American economic security. American negotiators have reached a tough, but fair, agreement for China's entry into the World Trade Organization. It is in fact a one-sided agreement.…”