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Don Nickles: The definition of ``new investment'' in Burma in Section 569 of the amendment includes the entry into certain types of…

On the recordJuly 25, 1996
The definition of ``new investment'' in Burma in Section 569 of the amendment includes the entry into certain types of contracts. Does it also cover performance of contracts, or commitments entered into or made prior to the date of sanctions?
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Don Nickles
Oklahoma

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Questioning the definition of 'new investment' in relation to sanctions on Burma.

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