Gregory Meeks: “I oppose resolution H. Res. 158 as we consider this measure today. I have got to tell you I cannot help but feel…”

There are certainly improvements we can make in terms of encouraging countries to better utilize the trade preferences offered under AGOA and to maximize their government strategies to take full advantage of those benefits. I look forward…

The rushing of the sale is part and parcel of the administration’s utter disregard for Congress as a co-equal branch of government.

Mr. Speaker, the time period limitations on direct foreign commercial sales set forth in this bill will, in fact, provide greater clarity for our allies and a more rapid delivery of necessary items to our partners around the world…

We continue engagement with the administration on a number of questions and concerns.