On the recordMay 18, 2000
American business men and women have eyed China for years, knowing that the sky is the limit when it comes to selling American-made goods and services to the world's largest market. But Americans have found it difficult to trade with China since complete access to this vast market has been vastly restricted. In today's global marketplace, we can no longer afford any restrictions on trade with the world's largest population. We must engage China to ensure that American companies and American workers have the tools to compete with other nations now already in these markets. Remember, when America competes, we win. Over the past year, Mr. Speaker, I have worked with the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier), chairman of the Committee on Rules, and a number of colleagues in support of extending permanent normal trading relations with China.
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