Speech #1100154295

Importantly. it also seeks to prevent these countries from entering new lending postrelief debt so that they dont squander the economic and social progress achieved through the debt relief. I would like to note that the statement of administration policy on this bill recognizes that debt relief should be tied to economic conditionality to ensure that it will promote economic growth and provide real benefits to the poor. In addition. the bill including the managers amendment. would ensure that countries eligible for debt relief dont have excessive levels of military expenditures. dont support acts of international terrorism. are cooperating with the U.S. on international narcotics control matters. and are complying with the U.S. standards to eliminate human trafficking and are working with the U.S. to stop illegal immigration to the U.S. I worked really closely with constituents from my district. and I really want to thank Sister Sheila Kinsey. Dan DriscollShaw.