[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 102 (Friday, July 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1391]
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                         SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1954

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 20, 2001

  Mr. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1954 
which extends the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act until 2006. I have 
previously co-sponsored similar legislation and remain an advocate of 
trade sanctions on Iran and Libya. I look forward to the President's 
report in 18 months on the effectiveness of these actions. I am also 
extremely interested in examining the impact of this law on 
humanitarian interests and on national security, foreign policy, and 
the economic interests of the United States. Again, Mr. Speaker, I want 
to affirm my strong support of H.R. 1954 to extend the Iran and Libya 
Sanctions Act for an additional 5 years and look forward to its 
favorable consideration by this body.

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