On the recordAugust 1, 2002
I rise to share my thoughts on the trade bill we passed this afternoon that gives our President renewed trade negotiating authority. Like many of my colleagues, I hail from a State that is particularly sensitive to foreign imports of agricultural products, for example Wyoming's two largest cash crops are sugar and cattle, and where trade makes a big impact on certain industries. I believe in fair trade, and I support the efforts of our President as he works to improve our multilateral and bilateral relationships. I have also worked diligently with Members from both sides of the aisle to improve our ability to participate in international trade. I believe that international trade is an effective way to boost the economy, but it must be done responsibly and carefully. I voted in favor of this bill today for three primary reasons. First, I strongly support the bill's provisions that recognize the sensitive nature of some industries.
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