Statement by Senator Alan K. Simpson on U.S. Haitian Policy, May 5, 1994

Senator Simpson’s statement discusses the deteriorating situation in Haiti and supports the U.S. policy of interdicting Haitian migrants at sea to prevent mass illegal immigration. He criticizes inconsistencies in U.S. refugee policies, arguing that special programs for certain groups undermine credibility and make Haitian interdiction harder to defend. Simpson advocates for a regional refugee processing center and a full blockade against Haiti’s military regime.