As the Chinese Government pushes its plans for economic expansion. many fear that pollution will dramatically increase unless there is international pressure to use proper safeguards. It is ironic that this same American administration claimed it was in Americas best interest to do very little in response to the Chinese Governments brutal crackdown on the democracy movement in Tiananmen Square. They said it was in Americas best Interest not to pass legislation extending the visas of Chinese students who feared political repression and jail. But now. on the important issue of reducing air pollution throughout the world. the administration suggests that it is in the best interest of America not to include the Chinese Government in serious negotiations. As a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. which just completed its consideration of clean air legislation.