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James Traficant: “China blocks access to our products, sells missiles to our enemies, and, if that is not enough to tax your migraine, the…”

On the recordJune 22, 1998
China blocks access to our products, sells missiles to our enemies, and, if that is not enough to tax your migraine, the President now wants to reward them with permanent most-favored-nation trade status. I think it is time to tell it like it is. When it comes to China, we have gone from ``speak softly and carry a big stick'' to ``take the Fifth and carry a toothpick.'' Beam me up. I yield back now all of the new trucks that General Motors will be building in China. Unbelievable.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Criticizing U.S. trade policy towards China during a House floor speech.

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