Hearings on Cambodia:
Opening Remarks by Senator Bob Dole
Bob Dole was the Senator of Kansas, registered Republican, and played a part in the relief efforts during the Cambodia Crisis. Like Senator Kennedy, Senator Dole also stood before the 96th Judiciary Committee to address the problems of hunger and medical needs in Cambodia. The Committee of the Judiciary was first authorized in 1816, and sense has continued to evolve, debating legislation from a range of topics such as criminal justice, new territories and terrorism, however still includes the issue of immigration laws and human rights. In his opening remarks, Senator Dole explains that too many Cambodians are dying due to ‘malnutrition, malaria and dysentery” and it urges humanitarian efforts to be directed to those in Cambodia. He also recognizes that we cannot rely on media to determine the help needed in Cambodia, but should rely on first hand encounters, or “eye witness accounts” to really see what is going on. In other words, he is urging the Chairman to trust that further relief efforts are needed and necessary and points out that he is proactive in cosponsoring Assistance Acts and relief efforts.
Senator Dole shows his effort to provide Cambodians with unalienable right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness very similarly to Senator Kennedy. They both addressed the chairman James O. Eastland and were active in making sure Cambodians got relief. The not only talked about what needs to be done, but put together actions and amendments to help. They felt that nobody should be denied food or medical attention despite who they are or the current condition of their state. Senator Dole recognizes that human rights have been violated in the years prior to this crisis when the U.S. did not step in and provide immediate relief. This documents shows how these meetings were designed to call attention to the crisis in Cambodia and make every effort to give the people a fair chance at life, liberty and happiness.
Sources:
United States Senate. (2013). Robert j. dole: A featured biography. United States Senate, Retrieved on October 29, 2013 http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Featured_Bio_DoleRobertJ.htm.
United States Senate. (29, Oct 13). United states senate committee.
Senator Dole shows his effort to provide Cambodians with unalienable right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness very similarly to Senator Kennedy. They both addressed the chairman James O. Eastland and were active in making sure Cambodians got relief. The not only talked about what needs to be done, but put together actions and amendments to help. They felt that nobody should be denied food or medical attention despite who they are or the current condition of their state. Senator Dole recognizes that human rights have been violated in the years prior to this crisis when the U.S. did not step in and provide immediate relief. This documents shows how these meetings were designed to call attention to the crisis in Cambodia and make every effort to give the people a fair chance at life, liberty and happiness.
Sources:
United States Senate. (2013). Robert j. dole: A featured biography. United States Senate, Retrieved on October 29, 2013 http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Featured_Bio_DoleRobertJ.htm.
United States Senate. (29, Oct 13). United states senate committee.