On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
the conflict here with regard to the amendment that has been proposed is that on our side of this debate, we think this should be a broad array of help for workers. If a worker loses his or her job and we can provide eligibility for trade adjustment assistance, we shouldn't limit that just to the 17 countries with which we have a trade agreement. Say if we have a problem with massive job loss as a result of what China is doing, either because they are cheating on currency or not playing by the rules--as we know they have not in many instances. I have a table here that indicates that in fiscal year 2012, when you look at the estimated number of workers certified under trade adjustment, whether they are import-related certifications or whether they are all other certifications, you add it up and there are more than 287,000 people who are impacted. A lot of those are impacted by way of unfair trade from China. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of the Senator has expired.
