[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 28 (Monday, March 16, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       INDICTMENT AND PROSECUTION OF SADDAM HUSSEIN (S. RES. 179)

 Mr. FAIRCLOTH. Mr. President, on Friday, March 13, the Senate 
considered a resolution calling for an international criminal tribunal 
to indict and prosecute Saddam Hussein for his crimes against humanity. 
Mr. President, I was unavoidably absent for the vote due to the passing 
of a dear friend in North Carolina, but I would like the record to 
reflect that I would have strongly supported this resolution.
  I commend Senator Lott for his efforts to bring this resolution 
before the Senate. It is needed. Saddam Hussein is a remorseless 
murderer with absolutely no regard for the well-being of his people, 
the welfare of his nation, and the value of world peace.
  Seven years ago, Saddam Hussein recklessly sacrificed international 
stability with his invasion of Kuwait. Since then, he has continually 
threatened the security of the world's people. Time and again, he has 
demonstrated his willingness to build, store and possibly deploy 
chemical and biological weapons. His actions have led to two decades of 
suffering among his neighbors and his people, and for his crimes he 
should be tried and punished.
  Mr. President, I am pleased that diplomatic resolution was brought to 
our most recent clash with Iraq, and I hope that it will last. But, in 
the end, this fragile agreement is nothing more than a renewal of 
broken accords from the past. It is by no means unreasonable to believe 
that Saddam Hussein will again return to his lying ways. We must remain 
vigilant and prepare for that time.

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