[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 36 (Monday, February 27, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            OHIO LEADS THE COUNTRY IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

  (Mr. OXLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the manufacturers and 
workers of Ohio on a noteworthy achievement. According to World Trade 
Magazine, the State of Ohio ranks No. 1 in the country in the number of 
businesses that export goods. Thanks in no small part to the policies 
of Governor Voinovich and the Ohio Department of Development, 67 
percent of Ohio's manufacturing companies with over 100 employees 
exported products last year. Ohio has become a major player in the 
world economy. In the words of the magazine's editor--

       This dispels the myth that Ohio is the capital of the Rust 
     Belt. Ohio is one of the most progressive and forward 
     thinking States in America in terms of export promotion.

  Mr. Speaker, I am a long-time supporter of free trade and 
international competition. I cannot tell you how gratifying it is to 
see Ohio leading the country in the global marketplace. This is proof 
positive that protrade policies at the State and national levels are 
benefiting Ohio's workers.

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