The most popular programs for the Most Favored Nation Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=989 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 05:34:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8150-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Participants urged legislators to revoke China's Normal Trade Relations status. Among the issues they addressed were human rights in China including recent crackdowns on religious movements, forced abortion, the situation in Tibet, and poor labor conditions. They also talked about recent charges of espionage and China's military posture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151103-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Cheng Li co-chairs the Committee of 100, a non-governmental organization composed of Chinese American leaders, talked about the state of U.S.-Chinese relations. He talked about a survey commissioned by the Committee of 100 and the implications of the data. He answered questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202411-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202411-6 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Youth for Democratic Action sponsored a forum on the issue of the extension of most favored nation trade status for China. In July 1991, the House voted to extend MFN status to China for one year, with further extensions conditional upon improvements in China's human rights record. The extension of MFN status would create normalized trade relations with the totalitarian power. Supporters of the extension claimed democratic reformers in China would be hurt by the refusal to extend MFN status, and U.S.-Chinese trade relations were too valuable to eliminate. Opponents of the extension claimed the U.S. would effectively condone the poor human rights record of the Chinese regime by rewarding them with normalized trade status, withdrawn in 1989 following the brutal crackdown on dissent by the Chinese government. Rep. Pelosi, sponsor of the House bill that extended MFN status upon conditions, and Rep. Frank, author of a House bill that would have revoked MFN status for China, discussed the House vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19723-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Committee members met to mark up legislation granting China normal trade relations. Topics under discussion were amendments to the legislation, human rights violations in China, and how to protect American markets from product dumping. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157198-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT The House agreeed to H.J.Res. 647, disapproving of the president's recommendations to extend Most Favored Nation status to China. The House passed H.R. 4939, extending conditional Most Favored Nation status to China, after agreeing to the Pelosi and Porter amendments placing conditions on what standards China must meet to receive the favored status. The House passed H.J.Res. 677, making further continuing appropriations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14559-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began consideration of H.R. 1594 which gives favored-nation status to Hungary. The bill would extend nondiscriminatory treatment to Hungarian products for three years. The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 1594 which incorporated S. 504. The legislation would permanently extend duty-free access to U.S. markets for exports from the Caribbean Basin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12474-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Whittaker talked about why he feels the U.S. should grant China permanent normalized trade relations. He also responded to audience call, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157310-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT The Senate continued debate on H.R. 1594 Favored-Nation status for Hungary. The bill would extend nondiscriminatory treatment to Hungarian products for three years. Four amendments to the bill were adopted by voice votes and four more amendments were pending for further consideration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12785-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Wellstone, a member of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, discussed national health needs, most favored nation status for China, and a pay increase for Senators. Mr. Wellstone is in favor of the Mitchell proposal concerning most favored nation status for China which would give a one year time period for China to improve their standing in human rights abuses. Mr. Wellstone voted also discussed the pay raise vote that occurred in the Senate which he voted against. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19567-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12780-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed H.R. 3 to authorize appropriations to expand Head Start programs and programs carried out under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include child care services. The bill was passed after the adoption of a technical amendment. The Senate continued debate on H.R. 1594 Favored-Nation Status for Hungary and after adopting twenty-two amendments and rejecting two, the bill was adopted. The Chair, on behalf of the Republican Leader, announced the appointment of Charles F. Smithers, of Connecticut, as a member of the Congressional Award Board. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12787-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Representative Smith talked about a House vote over normalized trade relations with China and the debate over human rights violations in China. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151180-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dreier discussed his reasons for supporting Permanent Normal Trade Relations for China. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157333-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lockhart briefed reporters on the president's schedule and answered questions about a variety of topics, including Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China, and the first lady's senatorial campaign. Mr. Lockhart also bid farewell Helen Thomas, retiring White House Bureau Chief for United Press International. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157177-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lockhart briefed reporters on the president's schedule and answered questions about a variety of topics, including the state visit from South African President Mbeki, efforts to stop the spread of aids in Africa, and the House of representatives upcoming vote on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157299-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 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 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Trumka talked about Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China and the effects it would have on workers. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157281-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 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 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton briefly answered questions during at photo opportunity at the Westin Hotel in Detroit. The president was asked to respond to growing concerns about rising interest rates and Most Favored Nation trade status for China. China's status has come under fire because of human rights violations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72823-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT Governor Schafer presented his opinions as to why he believes Permanent Normalized Trade Relations with China will provide both an opportunity for economic growth in America and an opening for political and human rights advancement there. He also discussed his recent trip to China, and why he and many of his fellow governors, Democrat and Republican, support PNTR with China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157201-1 Tue, 20 Jun 1989 00:00:00 GMT