Military Options in Haiti
President Clinton addressed the nation concerning military options in Haiti to restore democratically-elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristi… read more
President Clinton addressed the nation concerning military options in Haiti to restore democratically-elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power and remove General Raoul Cedras from power. The President explained events leading up to possible U.S.-led, multinational military action in Haiti. He also covered recent orders to mobilize personnel and two U.S. aircraft carriers to support military action in Haiti. The President outlined the reasons for military intervention, citing allegations of human rights violations by General Cedras' men and the large-scale flight of many Haitian refugees seeking to enter the U.S. close
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