English. and French. They vigorously denied the reports that bibles had been confiscated by the Government and pulped for toilet paper. Said one protestant clergymen "do you think we have so little regard for our bible that we would turn it over?" While the churches in Romania obviously have some problems. the real issue before the Congress today is whether or not it is in the interests of the United States to suspend MFN to Romania. or whether or not we should retain the leverage on human rights. religious freedom. and emigration which MFN has given to the Congress and the administration. I believe that it is in the interests of the American people. and those people in Romania whom we seek to aid. to continue MFN to Romania. I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment.
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