*Administration of Barack Obama, 2012 *

**Statement on Congressional Passage of Legislation To End the Application of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to Russia and Moldova **

*December 6, 2012 *

I commend the House and Senate for working on a bipartisan basis to pass legislation to end the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment to Russia and Moldova, allowing me to extend Permanent Normal Trade Relations to both countries. I look forward to receiving and signing this legislation.

The legislation will ensure that American businesses and workers are able to take full advantage of the WTO rules and market access commitments that the United States worked so hard to negotiate. We are also one step closer to realizing job-creating export opportunities and leveling the playing field for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and service providers. My administration will continue to work with Congress and our partners to support those seeking a free and democratic future for Russia and promote the rule of law and respect for human rights around the world.

NOTE: The statement referred to H.R. 6156.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Jackson-Vanik amendment, legislation to end application to Russia and Moldova*.*

*Subjects:* Commerce, international : U.S. exports :: Expansion; Legislation, proposed : "Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012"; Moldova : Trade with U.S.; Russia : Trade with U.S.; World Trade Organization.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201200930.