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Another bit of info. This stellar performer was a member of the Brookings Institute, the Rand Corporation and the Trilateral commission.

The same year, Carla Hills was named US Trade Representative. She is described in Congressional testimony as a member of the Trilateral Commission. Given that the Trilateral Commision was formed to promote "free trade" or dumping as Senator Hollings claimed, what influence do you think Ms. Hills had on our trade policy, that might have favored Trilateral Commission goals?

Here is the congressional record:

Mr. BENTSEN addressed the Chair.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The chairman of the Finance Committee.

Mr. BENTSEN. Madam President, I have the pleasure of rising to support the nomination of Carla Hill as U.S. Trade Representative. The Finance Committee favorably reported her nomination by a unanimous vote on January 27th.

In addition, she has been chairman of the Urban Institute since 1983 and is a member of the Executive Committee of the American Agenda, cochaired by Presidents Ford and Carter. She has also served as Vice Chairman of President Reagan's Commission on Housing and as a member of President Reagan's Commission on Defense Management. Previously, she served as a trustee of the Brookings Institution, the Rand Corp. and as a member of the Trilateral Commission .

Once confirmed as USTR, Mrs. Hills will have the challenging job of representing the interests of the United States in negotiations in the international trade arena and will be instrumental in shaping our trade policy. With an estimated trade deficit of $135 billion for 1988, Mrs. Hills certainly has her work cut out for her. However, she will be, without a doubt, a tough negotiator and represent the United States well.