[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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              REGARDING UNITED NATIONS POLICY TOWARD HAITI

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                               speech of

                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, each of the resolutions before us tonight has 
its serious imperfections.
  I voted against the Michel resolution because I believe that it would 
have led to chaos in Haiti and threatened our troops.
  The Dellums resolution would set no target date for withdrawing 
American troops from Haiti.
  The Torricelli resolution sets a target date, but its retroactive 
authorization is unwise and easily misunderstood.
  I opposed the use of force in Haiti. Now that our troops are there, I 
believe that we must support them. I also believe that there must be a 
clear mission and a target date set for their safe withdrawal.
  Since none of the resolutions before us tonight adequately address my 
concerns, I must reluctantly vote ``no'' on all of them.

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