Session #86 · 1959–61

Speech #860229768

I think it is especially noteworthy. particularly at a time when there is talk of encouraging American investment only in the socalled underdeveloped countries of the world. that the biggest threat of foreign imports in the carpet industry comes from Japan. certainly a country. which at least in terms of the comparison with living standards with the United States. could be considered as one of the most underdeveloped nations of the world. I hope the day will not be far off. Mr. Speaker. when the Members of this body will recognize the serious situation which industries like the carpet industry face. and. in line with the suggestion of Mr. Kennedy. secretary of Mohasco Industries. Inc.. do take steps. as I have often urged in this body. to provide appropriate remedial tariff or quota restrictions to save our domestic industries. Under leave to extend my remarks. I include the letter referred to:
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quota restrictions

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Negative
Stereotyping
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Confidence
80%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat

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Speech ID
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