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Letter to President William J. Clinton September 8, 1998 President William J. Clinton We are writing to request that the United States condemn in the strongest possible terms the violent crackdown on unarmed pro-democracy protestors and Buddhist monks in Cambodia. We also request that all democratic political leaders be given protection from harm or arrest. In addition, we understand that security forces are blocking access routes inside and outside of the capital and that elected Members of Parliament are being prevented from departing the country. Please instruct the State Department that in official statements or communiques to the Hun Sen regime they should state that all Cambodian citizens should have the right of freedom of movement, as well as the freedom of expression. We understand that U.S. embassy staff has thus far played a significant role in seeking protection for democratic leaders such as Sam Rainsy and Prince Norodom Ranariddh. We commend their efforts. However, we are concerned that as Hun Sen's regime broke its promise to not use violence against the unarmed demonstrators and monks, that it will also attempt to arrest Rainsy, Ranariddh and others. Hun Sen must be told that there will be consequences for his actions. Given his record of brute force, there will never be peace or stability in Cambodia as long as he remains in power. In addition, in order to form a credible new government, allegations of ballot irregularities and the procedure for parliamentary seat allocation must be thoroughly investigated and honestly resolved. Thank you for taking prompt action on this important matter. Sincerely, _________________ ___________________ ____________________ Benjamin Gilman, M.C. Dana Rohrabacher, M.C. Christopher Smith, M.C.
CC: Hon. Madeleine Albright Senator Jesse Helms |
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