Unfortunately, one top Democratic prospect, Congressman Baron Hill, has voted for a number of free-trade deals, including Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China.

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He called for a pragmatic approach towards sustainable development, including partnerships and trade relations with countries that want to "green" their economies.

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When Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993, many issues including their future fiscal and trade relations were not defined but left to the good relationship between the two leaders.

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Yokich expressed disappointment with Gore's record on trade issues, including the vice president's support for a measure to provide China with permanent normal trade relations with the United States, as well as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico.

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There are the arms and nuclear-technology exporters, whose official and unofficial trade has been central to Russian relations with many regimes, including China's.

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The other path is taken by leaders who fulfill their obligations, and which would lead to improved relations between the United States and Sudan, including supporting agricultural development for all Sudanese, expanding trade and investment, and exchanging ambassadors, and eventually, working to lift sanctions -- if Sudanese leaders fulfill their obligations.

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