Byron Dorgan: “I have spoken previously on this amendment. I will not prolong the debate. This amendment is very simple. It says that…”

“I have spoken previously on this amendment. I will not prolong the debate. This amendment is very simple. It says that our negotiators, in negotiating a new trade round, shall not be allowed to negotiate the weakening of the basic protections in our trade law, antidumping laws, countervailing duties, the protections that protect American ranchers and farmers and businesses and workers. We must stand up for the economic interests of this country. The reason this amendment is necessary is because it has been widely announced that our negotiators are prepared to agree with others to lay on the table the weakening of our basic protections, such as antidumping laws and countervailing duties. That would injure this country, move more jobs outside of this country, hurt farmers, ranchers, businesses, and workers. I hope support for this amendment will send a very strong signal to those who are negotiating these trade treaties. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.”