Mr. Chairman. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3844. the measure to suspend the forced return of Haitian refugees for a 6month period. After visiting Haiti with a delegation of my colleagues last week. I am convinced that there is an atmosphere of intimidation which jeopardizes the safety of returning Haitians. While our delegation was in Halti. we had candid discussions with human rights groups that confirmed our worst fearsthat reprisals are taking place against Haitians who oppose the Government installed by force in the September 30th military coup which removed Haitis democratically elected leader. President JeanBertrand Aristide. The State Department and the administration have shirked their responsibility to determine the truth about what is taking place in Haiti.
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