I think if there is any area that the administration has distinguished ourselves in, it is at our very strong elevation of trade enforcement to the same level that we have for opening up new markets.
Kirk emphasizes the administration's commitment to trade enforcement.
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When Russia becomes a part of the World Trade Organization, they have committed to reasonably full liberalization of their services market.
Let's not give Russia that 10-year liberal period that China--China agreed that they would join the GPA within 10 years.
The most important distinction between this and China, Senator, is that, in the case of Russia, we insisted that they put in place their laws to implement the WTO rules before we would allow them to accede to the WTO.
Congressman, it will certainly open up more markets, particularly in services Russia is committed to.