I would also like to commend the conferees for reaching agreement on the changes made to the 1974 JacksonVanik amendment to bring it in line with the 1983 Supreme Court Chadha decision. The dramatic changes that have occurred in Eastern Europe give their people a renewed hope for freedom and democracy. As soon as we have complete assurance that a fair and free emigration policy is In place in these countries. we need to negotiate a trade agreement with them. I am pleased that now a ratification method is in place so that we may proceed with establishing commercial agreements with countries at or near compliance with JacksonVanik freedom of emigration requirements. Finally. I would like to comment on a section of H.R. 1594 which is of special importance to the Pacific Northwest.
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