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On the recordJuly 9, 1997
it has been alleged that the licensing requirement contained in your amendment will put U.S. computer companies at a commercial disadvantage since it often takes up to 6 months for the Commerce Department to approve an export license. By contrast, the Japanese often approve export licenses in 24 hours. In conjunction with your efforts on this amendment, have you explored options for improving the export license approval process at Commerce?
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Questioning the impact of export licensing on U.S. computer companies during a discussion on an amendment.

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