Chairman. it would be unwise for the Congress to approve the United StatesRomanian trade agreement at this time. My view is based on the following considerations: First. It is anything but clear that Ronrania has met. or intends to meet. the freedom of emigration requirements under titl3 IV of the Trade Act of 1974. iumerous witnesses appeared before the Ways and Means Committees Subcomnittee on Trade ta tell of friends. rela-. tives. and others who have been unable to leave that country. Although there apparently have been assurances from Romanian officials that restrictions on departures have been relaxed. there is no clear proof that those who wish to leave may do so freely. In fact. emigration from Romania to the United States actually has declined. dropping from a monthly average of 34 in 1974 to 13 over the first 5 months of this year. The law in this regard is clear. It may be true. as some have insisted. that the level of Romanian exit approvals showed improvement in recent weeks. but more than mere indications are needed.
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