Kendrick Meek: “I have two points and a question for the chairman. Two points: Number one, President Aristide was recognized not only by…”

“I have two points and a question for the chairman. Two points: Number one, President Aristide was recognized not only by the U.S. Ambassador, I want to recap, as the duly elected President of Haiti, but also recognized by the United Nations and the international community as being the President of Haiti. So when we hear these arguments about a questionable election, I do not say history speaks to that as it relates to our diplomatic ties with Haiti. Mr. Ranking Member, whom I refer to as 'chairman' constantly, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers), I have a question for you: Let us just play 'what if.' Let us just reflect back, because I was not in the Congress when William Jefferson Clinton was the President of the United States of America. If there was a Saturday night visit by the Clinton administration to a democratically elected leader, what kind of Congressional hearings would be taking place right now on the Hill? I just want the gentleman to share that. I want the Record to reflect that, because I remember being a member of the State legislature a number of hearings for less. I yield to the gentleman from Michigan.”