On the recordMarch 11, 1998
This African trade bill is designed to stimulate growth and reduce poverty in eligible sub-Saharan countries. It encourages investment in some African countries which are already turning out to be rich markets for American technologies and exports. It also enables African countries to have the kind of trade consideration that countries in Europe, Asia, Mexico and Canada have enjoyed for years. Mr. Speaker, that is to say, it is about time. But unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, unless we can make some major changes in this bill, any help this bill gives African countries will be at the expense of American workers, particularly American textile workers.
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