[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1655]
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  EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN 
                            DARFUR (UNAMID)

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1351. This 
resolution expresses the support for the United Nations African Union 
Mission in Darfur. It also calls upon United Nation Member States and 
the international community to contribute the resources necessary to 
ensure the success of the mission.
  On July 8, 2008, seven U.N. peacekeepers were killed and an 
additional 22 were wounded while serving on the mission to bring peace 
and stability to the Darfur region of Sudan. This is only the latest in 
series of attacks on the peacekeepers. The severe lack of troops, 
police officers, and air transport limits the mission's effectiveness.
  Despite the deployment of 26,000 peacekeepers, their efforts are 
constantly thwarted by the Sudanese government and rebels. Clearly, the 
success of the mission depends on additional contributions of U.N. 
Member Nations and the international community. Therefore, I ask 
Congress to condemn the attacks on the U.N. peacekeepers in Darfur and 
I ask that the Sudanese government ensure that those responsible are 
brought to justice.
  We express our full commitment to the people of Darfur and call on 
all members of the international community to contribute the resources 
necessary to ensure the success of the United Nations African Union 
Mission in Darfur. We cannot in good conscience turn away from this 
troubled region. It deserves our full support and attention to bring a 
halt to the atrocities committed in this area of the world.

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