19 May 2000
Text: Clinton Authorizes Funds to Support U.N. in Sierra Leone
(Department of Defense can provide up to $20 million) (280) In a statement released by the White House late May 19, President Clinton said he had authorized the Department of Defense to provide up to $20 million in defense goods and services to support efforts by the United Nations and other international forces to stabilize the situation in Sierra Leone. Following is the statement: (begin text) May 19, 2000 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary (Aboard Air Force One) May 19, 2000 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT I have authorized the Department of Defense to provide up to $20 million in defense goods and services to support efforts by the United Nations and other international forces to stabilize the situation in Sierra Leone. This assistance, which we will provide on a non-reimbursable basis, will include military transport, supplies, equipment and services, so the international community has the capabilities it urgently needs. Our African and other partners have taken a stand to restore peace and hope to Sierra Leone; we will stand with them. Sierra Leone's people have suffered far too much for far too long, and they need immediate assistance to prevent a return to full-scale civil war. We have a genuine opportunity to make a difference, to give them a chance for a better future, and to aid the cause of stability and democracy in Africa. We will do what is necessary for Sierra Leone so the international community can get the job done. (end text) (Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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