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Eliot Engel: this vote defines what kind of a Nation we want to be. There is no doubt that business will make a lot of money if this…

On the recordMay 24, 2000
this vote defines what kind of a Nation we want to be. There is no doubt that business will make a lot of money if this bill passes; but are we only for the almighty dollar, or are we for morality and doing what is right? The almighty dollar or human rights? The almighty dollar or American jobs? The almighty dollar or environmental concerns? Why can we not continue our annual review of China instead of giving them a permanent blank check? It is the only leverage we have. Is it only the almighty dollar that counts? Shame on us if it is true. Vote ``no.''
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

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Addressing the implications of a bill related to trade with China.

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