[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS
(Mr. DICKS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, the decision that Congress will make today
with regard to most-favored-nation status represents an important step
in defining our future trading relationship with China.
We are deciding today whether or not the United States will continue
what I believe has been a constructive policy that encourages change
with China while firmly expressing United States concern about human
rights, protection of our intellectual property, and our desire to curb
nuclear proliferation.
For the largest private employer in my State, the Boeing Co.,
renewing MFN with China is absolutely critical. In the period between
1992 and 1994, Boeing recorded $5.3 billion in sales to China,
representing one of the largest single positive influences in improving
our balance of trade. In fact, one in every ten commercial jetliners
made by the Boeing Co. during this period was sold to a customer in
China. These jet sales supported 48,500 jobs in the United States for
each of these years.
The jobs I am speaking of are not just at Boeing facilities, but at
4,500 commercial suppliers. That is why we should continue to support
MFN.
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