Statement on the Veto of
the Textile and Apparel Trade Act of 1988
I
am pleased that the House of Representatives sustained my veto of the
protectionist textiles bill. With the defeat of this protectionist legislation,
we remain committed to expanding the business, investment, and consumer
opportunities for Americans. The decision of the House today continues the protrade progress we have made in this Congress with the
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act and the U.S.-Canada Free-Trade Agreement
Implementation Act. By sustaining the veto, the House has once again reaffirmed