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Danny Davis: “I rise in opposition to the Gilman-Goss amendment. I do so because we know that Haiti has been unstable. We are not…”

On the recordJune 9, 1999
I rise in opposition to the Gilman-Goss amendment. I do so because we know that Haiti has been unstable. We are not really providing that much to them. But to take away the little bit that we are providing is unconscionable. All that we are talking about is helping the poorest country in this hemisphere continue to have some hope for stability, economic development, for growth and progress. I would urge, Mr. Chairman, that we vote in the best interests, not only of Haiti but that we vote in the best interests of humanity, a little bit of humanitarian effort. I urge that we vote 'no' to the Gilman-Goss amendment.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Opposing the Gilman-Goss amendment regarding aid to Haiti.

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