Kucinich to Call for Major Investigation Into US Role in Haiti
The following is a press release from March 7, 2004, by the Kucinich campaign
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Kucinich to Call for Major Investigation Into US Role in Haiti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2004
Contact: Terre Lundy/Matt Harris: (216) 889-2004, press@kucinich.us
Miami--Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich will take his presidential campaign to Miami's "Little Haiti" on Monday, March 8th, where in a major policy address at the Veye Yo Club (28 NE 54th Street, 10:00 -11:00 AM) he will talk about the situation in Haiti.
Kucinich is expected to call for:
An investigation into the role the US played in arming the forces that arose in opposition to Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and in removing Aristide from office
A broadening of the investigation into the role the US played in blocking funds earmarked for Haiti from the World Bank and the IMF
Immediate release of those funds to Haiti now that it needs them more than ever
Sweeping reforms in US immigration policy towards Haitians, which now appears to be racially motivated and discriminatory (one policy for Cubans, another more harsh policy for Haitians)
Reaffirmation of Democratic principles in which the US fairly and impartially support democratically-elected leaders regardless of the Administration's particular regard for specific individuals elected, and a renewed commitment to stand firmly against armed aggression and coup d'etats.
A broad investigation into the facts surrounding Jean-Bertrand Aristide's controversial Feb. 29th departure from Haiti
For information about the National campaign: http://www.kucinich.us
For Congressman Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm.
To schedule an interview with Kucinich or a spokesperson: jonathans@kucinich.us
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