Mr. Chairman. I rise in opposition to this amendment which would suspend mostfavorednation trading status for Romania. I believe that while the author of the amendment is wellintentioned. the proposed remedy is the wrong one. I. too. am concerned auout the people of Romaniathat they be able to pray freely. emigrate freely. and enjoy basic human rights. Where we differ is in the means to achieve improvements in those areas. The amendments sponsors would cut off our most important ties with Romania in an effort to force the Romanian Government to bend to our will. However. I firmly believe that the effect of cutting off or suspending MFN trading status would be just the opposite of what they seeknamely. a backlash by the Romanian Government against its people.
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