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On the recordMay 11, 2000
Fine. I would simply close by saying, sir, as to the matter of worker rights, the amendment to the CBI legislation offered on this matter was offered by Senator Levin, which I cosponsored. It provided that the President must take into account the extent to which a prospective CBI beneficiary country protects internationally recognized worker rights. That is to say, the core labor standards established by the ILO. I report to the Senate that this was retained in the conference agreement, as were many other Senate amendments. I thank the Chair and I regret having imposed upon my colleague's time.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois
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Discussing worker rights in relation to the CBI legislation and an amendment he cosponsored.

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