In that time. he has consistently fought to preserve human rights around the globe and to insure social justice at home. CHARLIE has been the leader in the House in advocating a trade policy which recognizes both the need to stimulate trade and preserve human rights. His 1974 amendment. which tied the granting of mostfavorednation status to the emigration policies of the potential grantee. recognized the principle that a nation which violates human rights must pay a price for those acts. As ranking member of the Committee on Ways and Means and chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade. he has led the Congress tax reform efforts and been a staunch advocate of consumer interests. Recognizing the devastating impact of import competition on American workers. he shepherded through Congress the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act.
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