[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S1582]
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                REPORT PURSUANT TO WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the attached 
report from the President of the United States be printed in the 
Record, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                                              The White House,

                                    Washington, February 25, 2004.
     Hon. Ted Stevens,
     President pro tempore of the Senate,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. President: Increasing armed rebellion in Haiti, 
     the limited effectiveness of the Haitian National Police, and 
     insecurity in Port-au-Prince brought on by increased armed 
     pro-government gang activity have contributed to a climate of 
     insecurity for the U.S. Embassy and its supporting facilities 
     in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. These circumstances and the 
     potential for further deterioration of the security 
     environment in Haiti render the safety of the U.S. Embassy, 
     its facilities, and U.S. personnel uncertain.
       On February 23, 2004, a security force of approximately 55 
     U.S. military personnel from the U.S. Joint Forces Command 
     deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to augment the Embassy 
     security forces.
       Although the U.S. forces are equipped for combat, this 
     movement was undertaken solely for the purpose of protecting 
     American citizens and property. It is anticipated that U.S. 
     forces will provide this support until such time as it is 
     determined that the security situation has stabilized and the 
     threat to the Embassy, its facilities, and U.S. personnel has 
     ended.
       I have taken this action pursuant to my constitutional 
     authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander 
     in Chief and Chief Executive. I am providing this report as 
     part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed, consistent 
     with the War Powers Resolution.
           Sincerely,
     George W. Bush.

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