    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 14, 1993]
    [Page 1748]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
    October 14, 1993

        Audiovisual services must be included in any GATT accord. The United
    States does not want any special favors for American audiovisual
    creative works, but we also cannot accept that audio products be singled
    out for unacceptable restrictions. The United States is ready to sign a
    GATT accord that is fair and just for all. But let me make it clear that
    fairness and justice must apply to audiovisual works as well as other
    elements in a final GATT deal. This is a vital jobs issue as well as a
    fairness issue for America.
        Finally, let me say once again that the Uruguay round is very
    important to the restoration of global growth, and that is why it is
    essential that we finish this agreement by December 15. That deadline is
    firm, and our trading partners must be prepared to settle with us on the
    many outstanding issues if we are to succeed.