On the recordJuly 22, 1997
Mr. Speaker, this is a sad resolution in a way because it was barely a year ago that we stood here and talked about the great strides toward a free and democratic government which the people of Sierra Leone had made. This really was the first time in over 30 years that they had had any elections. But now the whole world has changed, and they have been taken over by a band of thugs. It is sad. It happened this year on May 25. What we are trying to do is to sponsor a resolution which really signifies not only to the people of Sierra Leone but the other nations around the world who believe in the great strides they have made prior to May, that it is important to end violence, to restore the democratically-elected government led by President Kabbah, and also make sure the protection and safety of international aid workers are ensured.
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