APPENDIX C

PRESIDENT CLINTON´S LETTER TO U.S. REP. TOM LEWIS, R-FLA

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

November 16, 1993

Dear Tom:

I know you have been a leader in assuring that under NAFTA our fresh vegetable industry is not adversely affected by unforeseen price changes. I strongly believe that the volume-based snapback of the existing agreement, coupled with the automatic price monitoring and the expedited import relief procedure which will be the law after NAFTA is passed will provide very affective price and volume discipline.

I am committed to take the necessary steps to ensure that the USTR and the ITC take prompt and effective action to protect the U.S. vegetable industry against price based import surges from Mexico.

I want you to know that I am personally committed to ensuring that this system is enforceable and effective. It will work to ensure against unfair pricing by importers.

Sincerely,

The Honorable Tom Lewis
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C, 20515