At that time. the country had the 10th largest GNP in Europe. Even today. the Czech economy consumes $4 billion annually of United States products. As the world adjusts to the astounding political developments in Eastern Europe. and most recently in the Soviet Union. it is clear that our bilateral relationship with many of these countries must change. The JacksonVanik amendment is no longer appropriate for Hungary and Czechoslovakia in light of their demonstrated commitment to free emigration. human rights. and free market reforms. Today. we have an opportunity to reward those who struggled for economic reform and political freedom. I urge my colleagues to support H.R.
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