| WASHINGTON,
D.C – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today called on Attorney
General Janet Reno to reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father in Cuba.
Schakowsky also said that she opposes any Congressional action that would
force the young boy to remain in the United States.
In
a letter to Attorney General Janet Reno, Schakowsky wrote, “The sad truth
is that Elian has already lost one parent. It would be a tragedy
if he were forced to grow up without the other parent, who is only ninety
miles away.”
Below
is the letter to Attorney General Reno.
March 31, 2000
The
Honorable Janet Reno
Attorney
General
United
States Department of Justice
Dear
Attorney General Reno:
I
applaud you and the administration for taking the necessary steps to reunite
Elian Gonzalez with his father.
However,
it is unfortunate that INS officials are forced to negotiate for the safety
of Elian Gonzalez. I am also extremely disappointed that there are
those who will stop at nothing to prevent the reunion of Elian and his
father.
It
has been clear from the start that this boy should return home to his family
in Cuba. That is why I urge you to immediately enforce your decision
that Elian’s father, and his father alone, has the right to make decisions
on his behalf. The sad truth is that Elian has already lost
one parent. It would be a tragedy if he were forced to grow up without
the other parent, who is only ninety miles away.
Thank
you for your leadership on this issue. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Jan
Schakowsky
Member
of Congress |
