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Dick Lugar: “I rise to introduce legislation to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment, normal trade relations…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
I rise to introduce legislation to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment, normal trade relations treatment, to the products of Moldova. This legislation would repeal the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on Moldovan products. Moldova has been in compliance with Jackson-Vanik-related concerns for some time now, and repeal of this legislation will provide an important impetus for improving trade relations between the United States and Moldova, advancing Moldova's Western ambitions, and laying the foundation for closer U.S.-Moldovan political engagement.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana
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Feb 8, 2011

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The speaker is introducing legislation to improve trade relations with Moldova.

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