I ask each of my colleagues to consider the ramifications of extending mostfavorednation status to Romania for another year. If recent history is any indication. what we can expect is: First. the continued forced assimilation of the 212 million Eungarians residing in Romania and a further elimination of their cultural institutions. Second. a further decline in emigration to Israel with the projected figure for this year falling to an all time low since the granting of MFN. And finally. the creation of additional barriers designed to prevent emigration of Romanian citizens regardless of their religious affiliation. A few short weeks ago this house recessed to commemorate the Fourth of Julyand Memters of this body spread across this Nation to participate in ceremonies in their home districts. We rode in parades. listened to the stirring music of marching bands. watched the flag of our country waving in the breeze and took the platform to speak.
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