William H. Frist said "We must address this and it will be the first order of business when we return. It is clear that extraneous amendments may be offered and that will further complicate our ability to finish this bill in a timely and orderly way. I encourage my colleagues to stay focused. Let's address the bill in an appropriate way to complete action. Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Baucus are still hoping to pursue an agreement to finish the bill, although I must put everyone on notice that it may be necessary to file cloture to bring this important legislation to a close. I should comment on the bill itself because people say, why the focus? Why the urgency? I mentioned the March 1 deadline--we are past the March 1 deadline--the renewed sanctions that are impacting trade right now. The bill brings our trade laws and our trade into compliance with our trade agreements. Right now they are out of compliance." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 12, 2004

We must address this and it will be the first order of business when we return. It is clear that extraneous amendments may be offered and that will further complicate our ability to finish this bill in a timely and orderly way. I encourage my colleagues to stay focused. Let's address the bill in an appropriate way to complete action. Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Baucus are still hoping to pursue an agreement to finish the bill, although I must put everyone on notice that it may be necessary to file cloture to bring this important legislation to a close. I should comment on the bill itself because people say, why the focus? Why the urgency? I mentioned the March 1 deadline--we are past the March 1 deadline--the renewed sanctions that are impacting trade right now. The bill brings our trade laws and our trade into compliance with our trade agreements. Right now they are out of compliance.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the urgency of passing the Jumpstart JOBS bill and its implications for trade compliance.

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