Mr. Speaker. a number of things are apparent as we address the situation In Haiti: It is apparant that when Jean Claude Duvalier left Haiti. Duvalierism remained working against the aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the Haitian people for democracy. constitutional government. justice. and equitable development. it is apparant that genuinely free and fair elections in Haiti. as called for by the Haitian people in their Constitution. is the absolutely necessary first step in a liberating process and is the only way out of the trap of poverty and despair in Haiti. it is apparent that the Avril regime is part and parcel of Duvalierism and has undermined its credibility through its actions in imposing a state of siege last month. arresting and beating and deporting Haitian leaders. and censoring the press. it Is apparent that the Avril regimes suspension of the state of siege was a hollow gesture responding to the unified revulsion of the international community. Unless those responsible for the abuses and outrages are brought to justice. the suspension of the state of siege should be viewed as Duvalierist business as usual. House Concurrent Resolution 250 reflects these apparent realities and puts the United States on record as supporting the Haitian people.
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