Benjamin Gilman: “In closing, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues have heard many important reasons in support of this conference report. This…”

“In closing, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues have heard many important reasons in support of this conference report. This measure delivers on the President's pledge that the era of big government is over, and at the same time, this measure improves the State Department and the management of the United Nations, and at the same time supports our vital U.S. diplomatic missions. With regard to the MacBride principles included in the report, President Clinton, while Governor and candidate, stated I like this principle. I believe in it. I would encourage my successor to embrace it. As President, I would encourage all Governors to look at it and embrace it. I think it is a good idea. I like them very much. I think it is a way to encourage investment, because it is a way to stabilize the political and economic climate in the work force by being free of discrimination. The argument is made against the principles in a country in which there is discrimination. I just do not buy that. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this conference report. It enhances our Government abroad.”