Political Quotes

“I strongly support H.R. 3221, the Iraqi Claims Act. I urge the House to approve this vital legislation. The purpose of H.R. 3221 is to provide a fair and orderly system for adjudicating the claims of United States nationals against Iraq. Such claims include losses, damage, or injury suffered by individuals and corporations as a result of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait or events preceding the invasion. The bill authorizes the United States Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to use available Iraqi assets under United States control to pay valid claims. For most American claimants, these frozen assets are the only current means of obtaining reimbursement from the Iraqi Government. I particularly want to express my support for the Bonior amendment expressing the sense of Congress that we should immediately provide basic medical assistance through nongovernmental and international organizations to the people of Iraq, who continue to suffer under the oppressive policies of Saddam Hussein. The amendment also calls on the administration to seek reimbursement for the cost of such aid from Iraqi assets. Passage of H.R. 3221 is the right thing to do. I urge the House to approve this legislation.”