Russ Feingold: “On August 31, 2002, two American schoolteachers and one Indonesian citizen who were working at an international school…”

“On August 31, 2002, two American schoolteachers and one Indonesian citizen who were working at an international school for the children of Freeport McMoRan's mine employees were killed, and eight more Americans were wounded, when they were ambushed on a mountain road in Indonesia. Indonesian garrisons reportedly controlled all access to the remote road where the attack occurred. Police reports indicated that the Indonesian military was very likely involved in the attack, but the investigation was then turned over to that same military, where it has stalled. The Indonesian military, to date, has proven unwilling to fully cooperate with the FBI. The survivors of the attack and the families of the murdered want their government to insist that Indonesia cooperate in uncovering the truth about the ambush and in bringing those responsible to justice. The Senate should support them. The House already has. Congressman Hefley of Colorado offered an amendment linking resolution of this issue to Indonesia's access to the International Military Education and Training program when the House considered the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. His amendment was accepted by unanimous consent. The Senate should send an equally unequivocal signal. Today I offered an amendment, with the support of Senators Campbell and Wyden, to do just that.”