[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 102 (Monday, July 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONFLICT OVER THE BAKASSI PENINSULA OF CAMEROON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to the 
ongoing conflict over the Bakassi Peninsula of Cameroon.
  Three years ago, the International Court of Justice ruled that the 
Bakassi Peninsula belonged solely to the Republic of Cameroon and 
President Obsanjo of Nigeria promised to abide by the court's ruling 
and remove his troops. However, I am concerned with the fact that this 
has not occurred. I support continued progress in Cameroon, both 
economically and politically. America must continue to remain active in 
the support of democracy and the rule of law around the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate being able to bring this important 
situation to your attention and I look forward to working with my 
colleagues on a solution.

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