[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. DEBBIE STABENOW

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 1999

  Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to explain my vote regarding 
H. Con. Res. 180, a resolution that expresses the sense of Congress 
that President Clinton should not have granted clemency to members of 
the FLAN. During my tenure in Congress, I have supported strong 
antiterrorism measures. I oppose the actions of the President and 
oppose the release of these prisoners. These acts of terrorism are 
obviously deplorable, and I am especially concerned about the lack of 
remorse shown by these prisoners. But I also oppose taking this vote 
before hearings are held and evidence is reviewed, given the fact that 
this resolution challenges the constitutional authority of the 
President. Thus, I have voted ``present'' on this bill.

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