I rise today to honor former Congressman Charles Vanik. who passed away earlier this year. There are two things we do in Washingtonpolitics and policy. Congressman Vanik excelled at policy and understood politics well enough to make a difference with the policies that he fought to see enacted. A champion of the underdog and an unfailing advocate for the poor. Congressman Vaniks legacy was solidified in 1974 by the JacksonVanik Amendment to the Trade Reform Bill linking the former Soviet Unions trade status with the ability of Russian Jews to emigrate freely. Congressman Vanik served in the House from 1955 to 1981. representing his Clevelandarea constituents well. A 13term veteran of the U.S.
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