In response to a coup attempt. Liberian security forces have killed hundreds of noncombatants. and committed other serious abuses. In addition. more than 140.000 Liberians have been forced to leave their homes and become refugees. Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 354 condemns the violence against noncombatants. calls on President Doe of Liberia to investigate the abuses committed by his security forces and prosecute those culpable of such crimes. It also urges President Bush to support international efforts to address the needs of the Liberian refugees. Finally. it adds human rights conditions to United States aid to Liberia. which is now being restricted because of corruption and economic mismanagement. I ask all my colleagues n the House to vote in support of this mportant measure.
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