[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 12, 1994]
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                   WELCOME TO PRESIDENT MELES ZENAWI

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome Ethiopian 
President Meles Zenawi, Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin, and the rest of 
their delegation, who are here this week on an official visit. The 
young, dynamic, articulate President of Ethiopia and his government 
have instituted significant political and economic reforms in Ethiopia.
  Three years ago, President Meles led the victory of the people of 
Ethiopia over Communist dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam and his 
murderous regime. Those of us who served on the Africa Subcommittee 
during the Mengistu era can appreciate the positive changes that have 
been wrought since 1991.
  President Meles and his government have set themselves a daunting 
task: To build a democracy in a country that has never known democracy. 
They have made a very good beginning. We wish them well and offer our 
support for the furtherance of their mission.

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