[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 8, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 8, 1994]
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         GATT TRADE PACT AND U.S. ANTIDUMPING AND SUBSIDY LAWS

  (Mr. REGULA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, this morning over 60 Members of the House, 
and corporate CEO's from California to New York, met in a working 
session regarding implementation of the recent GATT trade pact as it 
affects U.S. antidumping and subsidy laws. Secretary of Commerce Ron 
Brown also joined us to demonstrate his interest in this matter.
  The message was simple and clear by all those who attended. Any final 
implementation bill must maintain strong and effective trade laws. 
Cosmetic changes to our laws that give the appearance of a broad based 
bill but do little to correct existing problems is unacceptable.
  Ambassador Kantor and Secretary Brown fought hard and brought home a 
GATT agreement that is a historical achievement. Congress should now 
follow through on their leadership and pass strong implementing 
legislation.
  The size of the dumping and subsidy sections of the upcoming trade 
bill, or whether its called a broad or minimalist bill, doesn't really 
matter as long as the basic needs of our manufacturers and work force 
are met.
  The stakes are very high. What happens in this bill regarding these 
trade laws will significantly affect our domestic manufacturing 
industries far into the next century. So it is imperative that Congress 
continue to let those with the administration know of our specific 
concerns on this matter. To do less compromises the economic future of 
our Nation.

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