It needs to be pointed out. however. thai sweeping religious practitioners under the same rug for shortterm economic interests could be a political mistake thai will be a longterm liability. The American people are very concerned about Jobs and the economy but not if it is at the expense of their core moral and religious beliefs. Our Free the Clergy Act would prohibit visas and any United States funds to be spent on Chinese officials who are Involved with the repression of religion in China and occupied Tibet It sends a message that we find religious repression repugnant and at grave odds with Important American values. Accordingly. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 967 and ask that the full text of our bill be printed at this point In the RECORD: H.R. 967 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congr"ss ssmbted.