[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  DARFUR PEACE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

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                               speech of

                          HON. LAMAR S. SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, I strongly support the Darfur 
Peace and Accountability Act.'' This bill demonstrates the strong 
bipartisan commitment of Congress to address to the terrible crisis in 
Sudan.
  Day after day, month after month, we have watched the situation in 
Darfur deteriorate before our eyes. The genocide occurring there is a 
clear example and tragic reminder that atrocities still exist in the 
world today.
  This bill sends a clear message that the United States and the entire 
global community must do more to intervene in this catastrophe. It will 
expand our ability to support peacekeeping operations in the region and 
will hold accountable those responsible for committing atrocities.
  I recognize that this bill alone will not stop the violence in 
Darfur. However, it is a step, and an important step. I am hopeful that 
this will signal the beginning of our increased engagement with this 
issue.

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