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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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