[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 20, 1994]
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                   ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST THE BOSNIANS

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, while I welcome the President's proposal for 
the expanded use of NATO air power to protect U.N.-declared safe 
havens, I believe that the key missing ingredient in the President's 
initiative is the lifting of the arms embargo against the Bosnians.
  This afternoon I met with Bosnian Vice President Ganic, who pleaded 
for arms so his people can defend themselves. Had the Bosnian 
Government had anti-tank and other defensive weapons, the tragic 
situation in Gorazde may never have occurred. This arms embargo is 
illegal--it cannot be compared to the embargo against Iraq because it 
was imposed against a country that no longer exists--Yugoslavia. Bosnia 
is not Iraq--it is an independent country under attack.
  In view of the strong support in the Congress for a unilateral 
lifting of the arms embargo, I intend to introduce legislation tomorrow 
which will do precisely that. In January, the Senate overwhelmingly 
supported--by a vote of 87-9--my amendment to unilaterally lift the 
arms embargo against the Bosnians. It is time to reaffirm our support 
and strengthen the President's hand in his dealings with our allies.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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