[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 109 (Thursday, September 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1662]
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                 SUPPORT FOR A SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SUDAN

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I introduce this resolution to again call for 
the immediate appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan. In 
calling for this I would like to commend the President for the 
leadership he has shown toward Sudan; Secretary of State Condoleezza 
Rice, who has traveled there and cares deeply about this issue; the 
work of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who was the first 
leader to call the conflict genocide; and former Deputy Secretary 
Robert Zoellick, for his efforts on behalf of the people of Sudan.
  I also want to specifically recognize Roger Winter who has dedicated 
his life to the people of Sudan. He has been a true hero to the 
suffering Sudanese.
  While we were all hopeful that the signing last May of the Darfur 
Peace Agreement would bring needed stability to Darfur, I am extremely 
alarmed that in recent weeks the fighting in Sudan has intensified. The 
targeting of civilians and humanitarian workers must end. Sudan is at a 
critical moment and the appointment of a special envoy could not be 
more timely.
  The appointment of a special envoy will send a clear message to 
Khartoum that the United States will not stand by while genocide is 
taking place and will send a message to the people suffering in the 
camps that the United States has been and will continue to be actively 
involved in ending their nightmare.
  I urge the administration to move quickly to bring hope to the people 
of Sudan.

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