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On the recordSeptember 25, 1997
Mr. Chairman, I would ask, as I read the amendment, this would add $1 million to the U.S. Trade Representative's office to continue the good work they are doing in terms of representing us and furthering the globalization of our economy, and the progress of our domestic production. I do not see, I am baffled by some of the things that are being said. But the amendment itself is only a $1 million increase to the U.S. Trade Representative's office. If that is what it does, I do not have a problem with it.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Discussing an amendment to increase funding for the U.S. Trade Representative's office.

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