[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H10814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PEOPLE OF SUDAN DESERVE TO LIVE IN PEACE
(Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, as conflict rages in the Middle East and the
world's attention is drawn to the crisis, it is vital that we do not
forget other peoples around the world who suffer extreme violence.
One Sudanese man recently said, ``We feel in Sudan that the world
condemns us to die. Why? Our situation the world sees for 18 years, but
no one seems to see help. We need mercy.''
A number of Members of Congress have stood on the House floor to
describe the horrors occurring in Sudan. Yet, for some reason, this
administration believes that the issue of Sudan ``is not marketable to
the American people.''
Why in the world are we ignoring the plight of millions of Muslims,
Christians, and those of tribal religions whose homes, places of
worship, and schools are being bombed? What kind of civilized
government bombs a clearly marked hospital or church?
Mr. Speaker, the people of Sudan deserve to live in peace. Our
administration must ensure that food aid is not used as a weapon by the
Khartoum government against the people of the South and we must support
the IGAD peace process.
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