[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 20, 1994]
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   COMMENDING THE PRESIDENT AND THE SPECIAL DELEGATION TO HAITI, AND 
           SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN HAITI

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                               speech of

                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 1994

  Ms. ESHOO. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to express my support for 
the men and women of America's military now in Haiti, to commend former 
President Jimmy Carter, Senator Sam Nunn, and retired Gen. Colin Powell 
for their diplomatic efforts to decrease the threat to American lives 
in Haiti, and to commend President Clinton for working to avoid 
bloodshed in Haiti in recent days.
  I am much relieved that the immediate crisis in Haiti has been 
averted and that an invasion, which I opposed, has been avoided.
  Because of the 11-hour agreement, I think we will all sleep better 
tonight.
  I am concerned about the potential for a protracted occupation by the 
United States military in Haiti. The President should clearly define 
the objectives of our military in Haiti to both the Congress and the 
American people and bring our troops home as quickly as possible.
  The reality, Mr. Speaker, is that the situation in Haiti remains 
volatile and risk, in my view, remains high for American troops.
  A hostile invasion has turned into a peaceful deployment yet it 
remains to be seen if United States armed intervention means 
restoration of Haitian democracy. At this juncture, I have grave doubts 
that such intervention is in our national interest.

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