the basic objective is the commitment of these leaders to step down on a date-certain

It's a real shame for a man with Bob Michel's distinguished reputation to have it destroyed at the end by having a Democratic President brag on him.

I hope that you will pass GATT.

I'm going to miss Bob Michel.

This is a good agreement.

Our first order of business is the protection of American lives.

I want to emphasize that the situation in Haiti remains difficult, it remains uncertain.

The departure of the coup leaders from power is also the best way to stem another mass outflow of Haitians, with consequences for the stability of our region and control of our borders.

Our reasons are clear: to stop the horrific atrocities that threaten thousands of men, women, and children in Haiti.

I have great pride and confidence in our troops.

We can revolutionize this country from the grassroots up if we just give more people like Kweisi was when he was 16 or 18 or 20 something to do that is good and wholesome and pure and true that will lead to a better tomorrow.

The dictators rejected all of our efforts, and their reign of terror, a campaign of murder, rape, and mutilation, gets worse with every passing day.

It is important to know that democracy is on the move in this country in no small measure because of the contributions of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Charles E. Redman, of Florida, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Chile.

Ruth Y. Tamura, of Hawaii, to be a member of the National Museum Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 1996, vice James H. Duff, term expired.

The job of rebuilding Haiti belongs to the Haitian people.

Your presence here demonstrates that this international coalition is strong, diverse, and growing.