[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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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. MICHAEL HUFFINGTON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 1994

  Mr. HUFFINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I commend the U.S. envoys, former 
President Jimmy Carter, General Colin Powell, and Senator Sam Nunn, for 
their service to our country, and I strongly support our Armed Forces 
currently serving in Haiti. I was unfortunately detained for medical 
reasons during the vote on House Concurrent Resolution 290 on September 
19, 1994; however, had I been present I would have voted ``aye.''
  Despite the tremendous reduction in funds for equipment and personnel 
in recent years, our troops are carrying out their mission. I believe 
they should be lauded for working under this Congress' draconian cuts. 
I certainly hope and I pray for the safe and swift return of all our 
men and women in uniform.
  I implore President Clinton to keep in mind that our troops are 
soldiers, not nation-builders. They fight wars in order to protect our 
Nation and our national interest. Our job as the people's 
representatives is to make certain our troops do not get bogged down in 
a political quagmire. Therefore, I urge that President Clinton keep to 
a firm timetable and bring the members of our Armed Forces home safely.

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