I am worried that Ambassador Hills and the Bush administration intend to use textiles and apparel as a bargaining chip to obtain other American trade goals. The textile industry in this country is in a tenuous position. This vital legislation is a way of preserving American jobs in an extremely importsensitive industry. Further. American textile and apparel jobs are among the few work opportunities for minorities. immigrants. and many other individuals who are prevented by language. cultural. and educational barriers from securing other viable employment. In closing. I urge you and my colleagues to take a stand in support of American jobsincluding those at Jaymar Ruby in northwest Indianaand vote in favor of the Textile.
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