Speaker. I fully recognize the recent significant progress that has been made in Hungary more than. probably. any other Sovietbloc nation and that the rising tide of democracy in Eastern Europe is nowhere more apparent than in Hungary. While we congratulate t .e Hungarian administration for their fLrward steps in pluralism and undertaking positive. exemplary action in removing obstacles to immigration. I believe that extending MFN status for a 5year period takes away the Presidents flexibility. The JacksonVanik amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 allows the President to waive any of the provisions when he deems it appropriate. and I think that Hungarys forward steps in moving toward considering a new immigration law this fall will enable the President to make that determination on his own. The gentleman from California just a few minutes ago recited for us how the problems in Beijing underscored what can unexpectedly happen to a regime which we thought was moving in the right direction and which could suddenly be overturned. Accordingly.
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