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James Traficant: “I support this resolution. I think it is on target. I, though, would also like to recommend that my legislation that…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 1998
I support this resolution. I think it is on target. I, though, would also like to recommend that my legislation that would move Kosova toward an independent state be seriously considered, for several reasons. Number one, Milosevic has shown that he is a brutal dictator, and the atrocities against ethnic Albanians may in fact produce another Bosnia for the world. Having said that, I think it is time to look at Kosova. The population consists of 90 percent ethnic Albanians, their roots, their language, and under the former state of Yugoslavia, they had an independent status. As much as I support this, I would like to say that ethnic Albanians do not just want an opportunity to make a claim against Serbian assets in our country, ethnic Albanians want independence, and they are crying out for freedom all over this world. I believe our administration is trying to keep the lid on, in all fairness.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Discussing the need for Kosovo's independence during a floor speech.

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