Political Quotes

“the President of Peru, Alberto Fujimori never responded to that letter. The pending amendment would once again call upon the Government of Peru to take all necessary steps to provide her with such a trial. I would hope that President Fujimori would take note of this amendment and act in this case and the others that Senator Durbin has mentioned. I commend the Senator from Illinois for his very thoughtful and timely amendment. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. Exhibit 1 U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, August 6, 1996. President Alberto Kenyo Fujimori Fugimori, Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza de Armas s/n, Lima 1-Peru. Dear President Fujimori: We write to express our deep concern that Ms. Lori H. Berenson, a United States citizen, has not been afforded her rights of due process of law. Ms. Berenson was recently convicted of treason by a military tribunal in Peru and is currently imprisoned in Yanamayo prison. The lack of due process at her trial leaves the question of her involvement in illegal activity unanswered. We are particularly concerned that Ms. Berenson did not have an open trial; was not allowed to cross-examine witnesses or challenge evidence; and was tried in a military court by judges whose identities were concealed. Such practices preclude a fair trial. We urge you to take steps to ensure that she is retried before a civilian court which upholds internationally recognized rights of due process.”