Political Quotes

“I know we all applaud President Clinton's decision last year to seek a global ban on antipersonnel landsmines, but the administration is seeking to achieve a ban through the U.N. Conference on Disarmament, known as the CD. Since the CD operates by consensus, any Nation that opposes this ban can hold up the progress of achieving such a ban. This year, however, the Canadian Government will be hosting a conference at the end of the year to negotiate a ban treaty. Over 50 nations have agreed to sign the treaty at the conference. It is our best chance to get a treaty this year. United States leadership is crucial to the success of the Canadians efforts. I urge my colleagues to urge the President to help stop the endless cycle of violence produced by AP landmines by helping us get a treaty this year through the Canadian conference.”