congressional_record: CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE237
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| CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE237 | 1994-10-08 | 103 | 2 | LIMITED AUTHORIZATION FOR UNITED STATES-LED FORCE IN HAITI | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | FRONTMATTER | E | E | [{"name": "Richard H. Lehman", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "103", "type": "HJRES", "number": "416"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. E | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: October 8, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] LIMITED AUTHORIZATION FOR UNITED STATES-LED FORCE IN HAITI ______ speech of HON. RICHARD H. LEHMAN of california in the house of representatives Thursday, October 6, 1994 The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.J. Res. 416) providing limited authorization for the participation of United States Armed Forces in the multinational force in Haiti and providing for the prompt withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Haiti: Mr. LEHMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to express my disgust at the willingness of this body to jeopardize the lives of American soldiers for the purpose of gaining a political advantage. Though I have publicly stated that I opposed the invasion of Haiti by United States forces, I am not willing to cast a vote which could jeopardize the lives of our soldiers simply to gain political cover. Whether or not we like it, our troops are in Haiti, and as long as United States soldiers are in Haiti we must stand behind them 100 percent. The decision to bring our soldiers home should be based on the advice of our military leaders and not politicians who are concerned about their own elections. Imposing arbitrary deadlines does nothing but undermine our armed forces. The best thing Congress can do is allow our military leaders to do their job and bring our soldiers home as soon as possible in a safe manner. If you are looking to gain a political boost right before the election, take the easy vote. By doing so, however, you are risking the lives of American soldiers and undermining our military. Practice good policy--not partisan politics. ____________________ |