Bob Wise: “the first chart tells us the story, I guess in black and white, on steel imports and why this Congress must act today to…”

“the first chart tells us the story, I guess in black and white, on steel imports and why this Congress must act today to do something about steel imports and illegal dumping. We can see, from 1997 to 1998, the large increase in steel imports, and particularly because of illegal steel dumping. This just tells the story in a bar graph and in black and white. Let us tell the story in terms of human suffering. For instance, at Wierton Steel, in which the headlines we have blown up show, ``Wierton Steel layoffs hit 775 workers.'' It is actually more by now. ``Wierton Steel announces more layoffs,'' layoffs that are occurring throughout the Ohio Valley and the Mon Valley. Mr. Speaker, this House must act today to stop illegal steel dumping. We have the opportunity to send the message not only to the administration but to foreign nations. If others will not act, Congress will. Let us act today for Wierton and for a whole lot of other steel producing communities in the United States.”