[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 77 (Thursday, May 20, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H3686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            WORLD TRADE WEEK

  (Ms. BEAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my fellow New Dems to 
highlight the value of trade and exports to our economy. During World 
Trade Week, it is important for America to demonstrate our commitment 
to competing and leading in the global marketplace.
  To bolster economic recovery and build sustainable economic growth 
and employment opportunities, America cannot cede emerging markets to 
our global competitors. Instead, we must recognize, target, and seek to 
gain share in high-growth, high-population markets.
  Trade agreements that give American workers and products access to 
new markets, and greater share, are critical to removing barriers to 
sustainable growth and competitiveness. By ensuring these agreements do 
not disadvantage American employers but, instead, create a level 
playing field and are enforced, American innovation and work ethic can 
and will prevail in the global economy.
  I applaud and support the President's National Export Initiative to 
double our exports in the next 5 years, and I encourage the 
administration and Congress to resolve remaining issues and move 
forward on passage of the pending trade agreements. New Dems look 
forward to working with the administration to do just that.

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