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Tony Hall: “I too am opposed to the changing of the name to normal trade relations from most-favored-nation, because I do not really…”

On the recordJune 25, 1998
I too am opposed to the changing of the name to normal trade relations from most-favored-nation, because I do not really think it is a normal trade situation. I think it is a privilege to trade with this country. It is what this country is all about. It is what we stand for. We stand for fairness, we stand for fighting oppression. We stand for not only loving other people, but we also stand for displeasure when a country does something that is very much what we think is not only against the interests of our country, but against the interests of all people. For years, even from the 18th century, we have spoken out about most-favored-nation. That is a name that is beyond symbolism. It carries the name of the United States. It means our country and what we stand for. It is a connotation that is good and it is right.
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Tony Hall
Ohio
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Opposing the change from 'most-favored-nation' to 'normal trade relations' during a debate.

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