See also:

Dreier React to Rangel's Support of PNTR At GOP eContract Ceremony, Dreier Says PNTR Critical for Tech Sector Dreier Statement on Bereuter/Levin China Proposal Dreier & Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Martin Lee Discuss China

Dreier & Top House Republicans to Push Bold Trade Agenda in 2000 Dreier, Matsui Join Tech Leaders Touting PNTR Dreier Reacts to Reports That Minority Leader Gephardt Will Oppose PNTR Dreier Reacts to Gephardt Opposition to PNTR Unions "Flat Out" Wrong on Trade, Says Dreier

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 17, 2000

CONTACT: RICH MILLS PHONE: 202-226-2008

Dreier Statement on Bereuter-Levin PNTR Proposal

WASHINGTON - Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following statement regarding an agreement reached late last night on parallel legislation to the Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) package moving through the House Ways and Means Committee today:

"I want to commend my friends Doug Bereuter, Sandy Levin and Phil Crane for their hard work in reaching this agreement. I believe that bipartisan side legislation that recognizes the important benefits that trade will bring to the Chinese people and addresses the concerns many members may have with the Chinese government, will prove a valuable addition to our PNTR legislative process.

"The forces of protectionism are strong, and this fight is not over. The vote will be close, but I’m confident that a bipartisan majority in Congress will do what’s right and pass PNTR legislation."

A member of the House Republican leadership, Dreier leads the annual effort in the House to pass NTR for China.