[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H11076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXPAND OUR NATION'S EXPORT MARKETS

  (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
expanding our Nation's export markets. Last week Congress was 
challenged to implement the proposed free trade agreement with Peru. It 
is a challenge we need to meet.
  The agreement laid on the table will create significant new 
opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, businesses and consumers 
by opening new markets and reducing trade barriers.
  Nebraska's agriculture producers, manufacturers and service providers 
deserve more access to foreign markets. Last month I hosted a forum on 
the importance of exports for Nebraska and the United States.
  Trade supports nearly one in five jobs in Nebraska, and Nebraska 
exported $2.8 billion worth of agriculture products in 2005.
  Opening new export markets has long been a priority of mine. It goes 
without saying that agriculture markets are tremendously important to 
my district and the Nation as a whole, and I hope to help Nebraska's 
products continue to compete in the global marketplace.

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