Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to J. K., March 31, 1997

Congress ot tfje Uniteb States ftousc of JUpreeentatibtf Mlarfjington, 0C 20515-2002 March 31, 1997 Thank you for the hospitality you showed to me during my visit to GP66 a few weeks ago. Moreover, I would also like to thank you for contacting my office regarding your idea to contact Vice President Gore during his recent visit to China. As you know, Mr. Gore faced a full slate of meetings on issues such as the country’s “most favored nation” (MFN) trading status, its membership in the World Trade Organization, and human rights concerns during his visit to China. Given this hectic official schedule, and in light of the politically-sensitive nature of the Vice President’s trip, it is clear that last-minute correspondence from my office would not have caused the agenda of Mr. Gore’s trip to be changed. However, Mr. Richard Cross of my staff followed up on your request by speaking with Mr. Nasir Abasi of the U. S. Commerce Department. Mr. Abasi reported that staff members with Mr. Gore were fully briefed on the status of GP66 and other American businesses which are on the verge of securing final bureaucratic approval with the Chinese government. Mr. Cross urged Mr. Abasi to ensure that Mr. Gore had personal access to all this information. As I have indicated to you, my office will lend you all meaningful assistance possible. As you recall, I contacted Commerce Secretary William Daley to convey to him my great personal interest in this matter. I am currently awaiting a response from his office. Once again, thanks for your hospitality. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Sincerely, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. ^ / Member of Congress