CC - 1994-59 - Public Hearing on Trade and TariffsRESOLUTION NO. 94-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REQUESTING FULL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE GENERAL AGREEMENT
ON TRADE AND TARIFFS (GATT)
WHEREAS , Congressional discussion on the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs
(GATT) has been put on the "fast track" without full public hearings, thus limiting debate and taking
place during a session of Congress in which many members who were not re-elected, and therefore,
may not consider themselves accountable to the electorate; and
WHEREAS, the notion of debating an idea of such worldwide impact in a special session
called at the beginning of the Holiday Season serves only to stifle open debate and creates a situation
in which Congress assumes sovereignty over the legislative process in contempt of the will of their
constituents for open and honest government; and
WHEREAS, the recent election stated clearly the desire of the electorate to retain control
over the governmental instruments they created; and
• WHEREAS, the current Congressional strategy to force approval of the Agreement through
a lame-duck Congress during a special session displays an obvious contempt for an open and
informative debate about important issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead and the State of California continue to suffer from the
effects of a sluggish economy and high unemployment and deserve a thorough explanation of the ,
potential impact of GATT on the domestic economy; and
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WHEREAS, the people of the City of Rosemead and the United States deserve adequate w
answers and assurances about the potential impact of GATT on American patents, American political
sovereignty, the position of American trade in the world market and other complex issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rosemead requests
the postponement of Congressional action on GATT and an assurance from the Congressional
leadership that this item will benefit from open and complete discussion of related issues.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1994.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 94-59 was duly and regular adopted by the
Rosemead City Council.at a regular meeting held
on the 22nd day of November, 1994, by the following
vote:
Yes: Clark, Vasquez, Imperial Taylor
No: None Absent: None
Abstain: Bruesch
City Clerk'.'
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