The most recent programs for the Normal Trade Relations Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=991 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:30 GMT Vicki Needham talked by Skype about H.R. 6156, the Russia trade bill, specifically lingering concerns over 1974 human rights language. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309489-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the question of whether the U.S. should normalize trade relations with Vietnam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195014-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and others talked about U.S.-China relations and the benefits of more open markets. The president signed the legislation granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China while the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative stood behind him. Rep. Archer is chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and Rep. Rangel is the ranking member. Senator Roth is chair of the Senate Finance Committee and Senator Moynihan is the ranking member. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159675-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke to reporters about a vote in the Senate to grant Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. The measure passed by a vote of 83 to 15. He said that the policy would extend economic prosperity at home and help promote economic freedom in China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159325-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic lawmakers spoke to reporters about their vote in favor of permanent normal trade relations with China. They said that they broke with party ranks in order to benefit both American business and foster greater economic and political liberties for China. After their remarks some answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157356-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican lawmakers spoke to reporters about a vote granting permanent normal trade relations to China. They praised the bipartisan efforts to pass the bill and said that it would benefit American business while encouraging economic and political liberties in China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157355-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton praised the House of Representatives for granting China permanent normal trade relations. He said that normal trade would not only be good for American business, but would prod China toward greater economic and political freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157348-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic opponents of permanent normal trade relations with China spoke to reporters about their disappointment in the passage of the bill. They predicted it would eliminate American jobs and removed the annual vote as a way of pressuring China on issues such as human rights and its relationship with Taiwan. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157366-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Sanders discussed his opposition to Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157334-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Opponents to permanent trade relations with China spoke to reporters and others about their opposition to the legislation. Among the issues they discussed were human rights in China, the affects of the legislation on American jobs, and the power of large corporations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157315-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of congressmen and representatives of various veterans groups gathered in a news conference to voice their opinions opposing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. After their prepared remarks, they responded to comments and questions from reporters. After his prepared remarks, he responded to reporter comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157199-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rangel announced that he would change his vote to support Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. He is the Ranking Democratic Member of the House Ways and Means Committee. After his remarks he responded to media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157187-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the value of permanent normal trade relations with China and whether the policy would be beneficial of detrimental to the United States. Among the issues they addressed were human rights concerns in China, the potential impacts on the U.S. labor force, and the potential outcome of further engagement with China. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157140-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cohen spoke about U.S. foreign policy concerns in Asia and the Pacific Rim. He concentrated on the value of permanent normal trade relations with China and also addressed U.S. concerns in Korea, East Timor, India and Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157078-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and a bipartisan group of dignitaries urged Congress to grant permanent normal trade relations to China. They also warned that a defeat of the measure might adversely affect American agriculture, electronics, telecommunications, and other industries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157025-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Clinton, current and former officials spoke to reporters about the meeting and about the need to grant permanent normal trade relations with China. After their comments several participants answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157066-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore spoke about his early career as a journalist, as well as campaign issues including debt reduction and how to handle budget surpluses. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters. Several of the questions focused on his position on granting permanent normal trade relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157038-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157038-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about granting permanent normal trade relations to China. Among the issues discussed were the impacts of such a policy on the U.S. economy, human rights in China, and the importance of maintaining relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156922-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to reporters about the benefits of China's inclusion in the World Trade Organization. They said that they would release an open letter signed by leading economists urging legislators to vote for including China. After their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156756-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Minority leader Gephardt spoke to constituents and reporters about trade relations with China. He said that he would not support legislation granting China permanent normal trade relations unless additional provisions were added to legislation in order to increase pressure on China to improve human rights. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156670-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Eizenstat talked about the strategic implications of China's inclusion in the World Trade Organization and the benefits of permanent trade relations. He said that such moves would extend the rule of law, empower the Chinese people, and allow engagement on human rights issues. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156686-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Union leaders and others urged Congress not to enact legislation granting China permanent normal trade relations, saying that such a status would take American jobs, do nothing to curb human rights abuses in China, and create a larger trade imbalance. Several speakers also detailed working conditions in China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156540-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke to business employees and reporters about their support for permanent normal trade relations with China and urged them to contact legislators and ask them to support the measure in the House of Representatives. They also talked about the benefits of the China market and normal trade relations to U.S. workers and businesses, and said that cooperation could only improve conditions in China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156398-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced that he would send legislation to Congress that would establish permanent normal trade relations with China and bring China into the World Trade Organization. He said that China's entrance into the WTO would further democracy in China because market forces would be allowed to flourish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155905-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155905-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Oxley talked about the important issues coming before Congress in the upcoming session. He focused on the debate over whether the United States should grant normal trade relations to China. He also spoke about China's possible permanent status in the World Trade Organization. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155014-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT