[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 76 (Thursday, June 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 16, 1994]
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                WELCOME TO PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OF UGANDA

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                        HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 1994

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend a welcome to 
President Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda, who will be 
arriving in the United States this weekend.
  Uganda is a nation that has experienced great upheavals in the last 
several decades. It is, however, beginning to experience a measure of 
stability and economic growth that has accompanied its movement toward 
pluralism and civil government. Most recently, elections were held to 
select the delegates to a constitutional assembly which will create a 
new, draft constitution for Uganda. Although the constitutional process 
has fallen several years behind schedule, this is an important step in 
Uganda's transition to democracy.
  Uganda is a nation of great potential. Enlightened, democratic 
leadership that focuses on economic development, enhanced social 
spending, including health and education, and reduction of military 
spending will help unleash that potential.
  President Museveni will be in the United States next week with a 
delegation of business people from Uganda to promote trade and 
investment in his country. It is clear that environmentally sustainable 
economic development is the key to continued progress for Uganda and 
other developing nations. I welcome President Museveni, commend him for 
his efforts, and wish him success in his mission.

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