The question is: What are the ILO standards? I am sure the Senator knows better than any other Senator that the ILO standards were changed in 1998. The earlier version was enacted or stated in the early 1950s. We, after great discussion, I might add, were able to get a modern, updated ILO definition in GSP, although it is not in this bill. My thought is, when we are in conference, that is an issue we can address. The Senator raises a good point.
Discussing the ILO standards and their relevance to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) during Senate debate.
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