Alcee Hastings: “In the absence of a genuine commitment to democracy, we have seen violence be established in Kenya. This resolution…”

“In the absence of a genuine commitment to democracy, we have seen violence be established in Kenya. This resolution calls on President Moi, the ruling party, opposition leaders, and protestors, to immediately cease all violence and pursue the constitutional and legal reforms necessary to bring Kenya from a colonial outpost to a multiparty democracy. On Monday, November 12, 1997, President Moi dissolved parliament after they passed three reform bills which would have paved the way for general elections, as spoken about a moment ago by the gentleman from California. These reforms repeal laws restricting freedom of speech and assembly, give opposition parties greater representation on the electoral commission, and establish a multiparty commission to review the constitution after the elections.”