David Thomas: “Mr. Speaker, in my response to my friend, the gentleman from New York (Mr. McNulty) and his poignant comments, I too…”

“Mr. Speaker, in my response to my friend, the gentleman from New York (Mr. McNulty) and his poignant comments, I too share the concern that he expresses. I think it is important to note, however, that, for example, in World War II there were more than 50,000 missing in action. It is true we have a better capability and we have carried on a much longer search to verify each and every individual who was missing in action; but the two former major Axis Powers are now two of our major trading partners. I do have to say we engage in trade disputes periodically, but we do so in an ordered process. I believe most of us who are in support of this resolution to enter into normal trade relations with the Socialist or Communist Government of Vietnam is to believe that this too will have a better outcome. I do want to respond to my colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher), about his concern in terms of taxpayers' money.”