Speech #890198670

Mr. Speaker. on March 31 the President under section 22(b) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act announced an enlargement of the U.S. quota restricting the importation of foreign Cheddar cheeses. pending investigation and report by the Tariff Commission. The quota for the remainder of the year until June 30. 1966. was increased by 926.700 pounds. This action is in response to alleged domestic shortages and price increases. In his request to the Tariff Commission the President asked whether the present quota of 2.780.100 pounds may be increased by 926.700 pounds. whether the existing 2.780.100pound quota may be indefinitely enlarged to 4.005.100 pounds. whether for the quota year beginning July 1. 1966. the existing quota may be enlarged to 9.565.300 pounds. without rendering ineffective the Agricultural Departments pricesupport programs for milk and butterfat.