[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to add my words of 
encouragement and support for the American men and women who are 
putting their lives on the line in Haiti. While we in this Chamber will 
not always agree on this country's foreign policy, we are united in our 
respect for the men and women of the military who put their lives on 
the line for their country. Indeed, they have demonstrated professional 
excellence and dedicated patriotism.
  In Kentucky alone, I know that soldiers from Fort Knox and Fort 
Campbell are providing support for the multi-national forces. I join my 
colleagues in expressing my support and appreciation for their bravery.
  That is not to say, however, that I agree with the Clinton policy 
that has put our service men and women in this dangerous posture. I do 
not agree and for that reason voted against House Concurrent Resolution 
290 which, in my judgment, affirms a policy that is ill-advised.
  The President should have and still can consult with the Congress on 
this issue. I fear this American venture into Haiti will be a prolonged 
occupation.
  We are all indebted to our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and 
marines. But supporting our military forces and the Clinton policy on 
Haiti are two completely different issues. I am proud of our American 
service men and women. I am opposed to the misguided policies that have 
put them in harm's way.

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