I am saddened by the Presidents decision to extend the annual JacksonVanik waiver to the Peoples Republic of China. Mostfavorednation trade status is the most important economic privilege our Nation bestows on countries with nonmarket economies. It is a privilege which should only be granted when a country meets certain strict conditions. The JacksonVanik amendment was intended to send a strong message that U.S. preferential trade status will be based on respect for human rights in general and. in particular. the right to emigrate freely. In the wake of the Tiananmen Square massacre and the intervening year of repression. I feel the Chinese Government clearly has not earned this privilege.
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