Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Deliver the CBC’s Weekly “Message to America” Tomorrow
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Deliver the CBC’s Weekly “Message to America” Tomorrow
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will deliver the weekly Congressional Black Caucus “Message to America” this Saturday, February 21, 2004. Representative Lee’s remarks will highlight the CBC’s call for immediate U.S. engagement with the other regional allies in the political and humanitarian crisis ravaging our southern neighbor, Haiti.
Among her comments, Lee will offer the following:
“Historically, Haiti has been an ally to the United States, since fighting side-by-side with us for our independence in 1776.”
“Daily, Haitians are dying as a result of the violence. These deaths are intolerable, and the United States cannot sit back and watch a country in our own hemisphere spiral into chaos.”
“This cycle must end. The U.S. must play a central role in helping to end the violence and support for democracy.”
“Although the Administration has failed the Haitian people, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus feel strongly that the United States must stand united with the people of Haiti and against the current violence facing them.”
“Democracy in Haiti is in grave danger.”
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The CBC “Message to America” is distributed nationwide to the American Urban Radio Networks' (AURN) affiliate stations.
WHO: U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA)
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2004; 12:06 p.m. EST.
WHERE: American Urban Radio Networks Affiliate Stations