Chairman. that I propose to Members of Congress that we can no longer overlook the Romanian Governments performance in lieu of its assurances. In 1975 the Socialist Republic of Romania became the first Communist nation to be granted mostfavorednation status under the JacksonVanik amendment to the Trade Act of 1974. In return for that privilege. Romania pledged to comply with the terms of that amendment in promoting free emigration and human rights. Unfortunately. that country has failed. As a result. for the fourth time in as many years we are being asked to waive section 402 of the Trade Act in hopes that doing so will encourage free emigration in Romania. On this issue. Mr.
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