Ronald Dellums: “we now begin debate on a very important and serious issue, the nature of America's relationship and activities in…”

“we now begin debate on a very important and serious issue, the nature of America's relationship and activities in Bosnia. There will be two amendments before the body, the McCloskey amendment in which, unilaterally, the United States would lift its participation in the arms embargo against Bosnia, would authorize up to $200 million in aid and trainers to train Bosnian soldiers on using the equipment. There will also then be a second amendment, the Hamilton amendment, which would urge the President to consult with NATO and the United Nations regarding means of defending Bosnia which might include lifting the arms embargo, sets United States policy as one of achieving a peaceful negotiated settlement, commits the United States to work collectively to achieve these goals. In the final moments that I have, Mr. Chairman, I would like to make the following points: In this gentleman's opinion, the McCloskey amendment approach, to lift the arms embargo unilaterally, threatens to destroy an entire range of international agreements and efforts in which the United States has a vital interest.”