Speaker. although I expect to vote for the Trade Reform Act of 1974. there are grave problems with this bill. In the area of EastWest trade. I want to thank the conferees for standing by the objectives of the freedom of emigration amendmentthe socalled JacksonVanik amendment. The modification of the amendment which has worked out provides a system of "trial trade" with the Soviet Union. During this 18month trial period. we can test the degree with which the Soviet Union is taking a compassionate attitude toward those minorities in the Soviet Union who seek to emigrate. We can measure the compassion shown by the Soviet Union in permitting the reunification of families. In the economic sections of the bill. there are Imperfections in the authorities granted to the President.
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