[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 120 (Friday, September 11, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H7610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          VIOLENCE IN CAMBODIA

  (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly condemn the ongoing 
violence in Cambodia and to express my support for the brave Cambodian 
citizens opposing the tyranny and oppression of the Hun Sen government.
  In the last week's violence in Cambodia, government forces have 
senselessly killed, maimed and harassed peaceful street demonstrators 
who are protesting allegations of election fraud. This has to stop. Hun 
Sen and his government must understand that his violent actions are not 
without consequence. The violence must stop, fundamental human rights 
must be restored, allegations of election fraud must be investigated 
and an equitable power sharing agreement must be found.
  I call upon the Clinton Administration to provide leadership in the 
cause of democracy and human rights. The administration's absence on 
this issue has been felt.
  To the forces of democracy in Cambodia, be assured that the world is 
watching. You do not stand alone in your quest for justice, for human 
rights and for freedom.

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