A government which rules by terror. not popular mandate. cannot hide behind the banner of self determination. The Haitian ruling cliques have lost their legitimacy by their war against the spirit and dignity of the Haitian people whose inherent democratic spirit has been so apparent since the fail of Duvalier. In fact. the atrocities in Haiti to some extent represent an intervention in our Nations affairs as the ruling elite clearly intends to create a climate of hopelessness which will cause many Haitians to seek refugee in our great Nation further straining our limited resources. I certainly hope that the Army and other forces in Haiti understand the message that the American people are sending today. That message emphatically states that the terror against the Haitian people must end.