Russ Feingold: “The problem I am trying to address--and I appreciate the Senator's point--is that we are fearful, with good reason, that…”

“The problem I am trying to address--and I appreciate the Senator's point--is that we are fearful, with good reason, that African countries will be used as a conduit to allow the kind of activity the Chinese entities obviously intend to pursue, which is to essentially run these products through an African country, stamp the label on it, not really let Africans play a significant role in producing the product, and undercut our quota laws. That is the reason for doing this. I don't think it is particularly difficult to administer or to do when we suggest we are talking here about citizenship of an African country without any other criteria. We do allow for migration in Africa. We allow for Africa seeking out opportunities where they find them. We are trying to make sure this is some nexus between this legislation and the opportunities for Africans to benefit, as well as large corporations that may benefit. This is an attempt to make the bill better. I think it is one that is not too difficult to achieve.”