[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         MAY: WORLD TRADE MONTH

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, May is World Trade Month, and events 
around the country will highlight the vital role that trade plays in 
creating jobs and growing our economy.
  World Trade Month is the perfect reminder of the need to pass pending 
free trade agreements that have languished for far too long. As 
Americans confront economic uncertainty, Congress must act now to 
advance our trade agenda. We cannot allow important agreements with 
Panama, Colombia, and Korea to remain on hold while Europe, China, and 
others continue to knock down trade barriers and become more 
competitive in the global economy.
  Opening new global markets gives employers incentives to improve 
their products, produce more goods, and employ more American workers. I 
have seen these job-creating effects first-hand, with trade accounting 
for 1 out of every 3 jobs in my State of Washington.
  Let's recognize World Trade Month by implementing these trade 
agreements and pursuing these proven measures of job creation at a time 
when they are badly needed.

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