In the 97th Congress. we can be proud of the fact that it was the House who successfully fought to retain many of the foreign aid restrictions against those countries with a pattern and practice of human rights abuses. The Congressional Black Caucus has played a leadership role in this area. as well. Our efforts on behalf of Haitian refugees actually focused great attention on the human rights conditions in Haiti. conditions which prompted many Haitian nationals to flee to our shores for refuge. The caucus work in this area has been greatly aided by Michael S. Hooper and the Lawyers Committee for International Human Rights. Their reports have also provided insight and definitive information regarding human rights practices in Haiti. It is my hope that a new organization. the National Emergency Coalition for Haitian Refugees. will be able to continue those efforts under the leadership of Michael Hooper. In this regard. I have submitted for my colleagues attention. the latest human rights report on conditions in Haiti.
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