On the recordFebruary 10, 1999
The Kosovan people are running out of time, however. Humanity cannot stand idly by and witness further atrocities such as those committed in Racak.
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congress.govThe Kosovan people are running out of time, however. Humanity cannot stand idly by and witness further atrocities such as those committed in Racak.
Urgent appeal for action to prevent further atrocities in Kosovo.
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Finally, Mr. Speaker, any peace settlement must also include an iron-clad commitment that the Kosovan people will have the opportunity that we often take for granted--the right of self-determination.
Thousands are dead, tens of thousands are homeless, and many more have fled the country.
Despots such as Milosevic and Saddam Hussein do not respect international law. They do not respond to impassioned appeals for peace and human rights.
unless we wish to see more massacres, more fighting, and more misery in Kosova, the peace negotiations currently underway in France must include a military commitment to enforce the peace.