[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 12, 1994]
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       CALLING FOR VOTE BEFORE TAKING ACTION WITH REGARD TO HAITI

  (Mr. SKAGGS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I care deeply about our Constitution, and I 
care deeply about our President, and we need to find a way to deal with 
Haiti that respects both of them. The Constitution vests in Congress 
the power to decide whether to take this Nation to war. This is not a 
turf issue. Having Congress act is a means to a more important end, and 
that is making sure that the country understands and supports such a 
grave decision. That purpose was well-served by the debate and vote 
before going into the Persian Gulf war.
  Based on what I have heard in the last few weeks at home, Mr. 
Speaker, a large majority in Colorado does not think we should invade 
Haiti. We should listen to them, and we should vote on this issue.

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