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President Clinton to Visit Haiti to Witness Transfer of U.S. Military Operation to UN Multinational Peacekeeping Mission

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President Clinton will travel to Haiti on Friday to witness the transfer of the U.S. military operation to a UN multinational peacekeeping mission and to salute the American troops for their magnificent job in restoring democracy in the island nation. During his one-day visit, Clinton will express the gratitude of the American people to the troops and make a formal address to the Haitian people from the steps of the National Palace on the importance of continuing democratization.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Clinton will visit Haiti on Friday to witness the transfer of the U.S. military operation to a UN multinational peacekeeping mission.
  • The transfer will involve 6,000 UN peacekeepers, including 2,500 Americans, who will be under a U.S. commander.
  • The U.S. troops sent to Haiti five months ago to restore democratically elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power have done a truly magnificent job.
  • The U.S. has spent $900 million in Haiti this year and $400 million last year for costs, including the military mission.
  • The mission aimed to restore democracy, promote reconciliation, and establish a free market economy in Haiti.
  • The U.N. peacekeepers will remain in Haiti until February 1996 and will assist in restoring sovereignty to Haiti.
  • The U.S. military will hand over 30,000 confiscated or purchased weapons back to the Haitian people and train a new Haitian police force.
  • President Clinton will have private talks with President Aristide during his visit to discuss elections to be held on June 4 and other issues.

Statistics:

  • The U.S. has spent $900 million in Haiti this year for costs, including the military mission.
  • The U.S. has spent $400 million last year for costs, including the military mission.
  • 6,000 UN peacekeepers, including 2,500 Americans, will be transferred to Haiti.
  • 30,000 weapons were confiscated or purchased back from Haitians as part of the U.S. mission.
  • 3,000 people were killed during the brutal regime of the dictator that was overthrown by the U.S.-led mission.

Sources:

  • "President Clinton to Visit Haiti, Witness Transfer of U.S. Military Operation" by a senior administration official.
  • Statement by Deputy National Security Adviser Samuel Berger.
  • Statement by a senior administration official.

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