Political Quotes

“I am pleased to rise in strong support of the amendment being offered by our good friend and colleague, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Solomon]. This amendment urges the President to request that the United Nations establish a tribunal to charge Saddam Hussein and other responsible Iraqi Government officials with war crimes and other crimes against humanity. We cannot forgive or forget those atrocities committed against Kuwaiti and Iraqi civilians alike. Those officials who ordered the deliberate attacks against civilians in neighboring Isreal and in Saudi Arabia must know that they are going to ultimately be held responsible. And lest anyone think that we can simply close the book on Iraq and turn our attention to other areas of the world, the United Nations has recently declared that Iraq has not met its obligations toward Kuwait and third country nationals it detained during the war. Iraq continues its refusal to cooperate with the International Committee of the Red Cross in accounting for more than 600 missing individuals. Accordingly, I urge our colleagues to adopt the Solomon amendment, thereby keeping the spotlight focused on this outlaw regime that refuses to adhere to the norms of international behavior.”