Prior to the vote, the Jackson-Vanik Graduation Coalition held a press conference on Capitol Hill. Speakers included Representative Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Representative Curt Weldon (R-PA), Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), as well as coalition co-chairmen Ambassador Steven Pifer and Ambassador William Green Miller, as well as NCSJ Chairman Dr. Robert Meth. Among other things, the speakers noted that the impending passage of H.R. 1053 would recognize the progress that Ukraine has made along its reforms path.
The Jackson-Vanik Graduation Coalition expresses its great appreciation to the House of Representatives for its passage of H.R. 1053. The Coalition in particular expresses its gratitude for the bipartisan leadership of Representative Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Representative Curt Weldon (R-PA), and Representative Sander Levin (D-MI). The Coalition further notes the strong support of the House leadership and the White House in achieving passage of H.R. 1053. Finally, the Coalition expresses its appreciation for the leadership in the Senate of Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) in graduating Ukraine from Jackson-Vanik.
Passage of legislation to graduate Ukraine from Jackson-Vanik recognizes the progress that Ukraine has made in building a modern democracy and market economy. The House of Representatives’ action today confirms the United States’ commitment to democracy and reform in Ukraine and to a robust bilateral relationship. In particular, it complements the Senate’s passage of legislation by unanimous consent in November 2005 to graduate Ukraine from the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, the United States granting Ukraine market economy status in February, and the United States and Ukraine concluding a WTO bilateral protocol on Monday.
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