H.R. 4939. which is intended to respond to the violent actions of the Chinese leadership last year and their failure over the past year to rescind the repression that has followed. I urge my colleagues to vote for the bill and to oppose the four amendments which will be offered. H.R. 4939 adds seven new objectives. relating to the overall human rights situation in China. to the freedom of emigration objectives which must be taken into account when the President decides whether or not to extend Chinas mostfavorednation status in 1991. Among the objectives called for are a reversal of the pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights dating from June 1989. an accounting for citizens detained or accused as a result of the nonviolent expression of their political beliefs. and the termination of fees or restrictions on foreign travel by students or other citizens. This bill is not perfect.
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