24266 Hon. James A. Leach Hon. Charles A. Gonzalez
24266 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 28, 2005 1989 World Alpine Ski Championships, prov- again raised questions about the competence nipulate the Cambodian judiciary. More broad- ing to the world that Colorado could success- and independence of Cambodia’s judiciary ly, concern is widespread that the current at- fully host major international ski champion- and constituted further intimidation of opposi- tacks on free speech are not an isolated event ships. Due to his support, Vail later hosted the tion voices. The U.S. urged appropriate review related solely to the border issue, but part of 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. of this case. In addition, the U.S. also called an ongoing campaign to silence political oppo- George Gillett is still active in the ski commu- on the Cambodian National Assembly to im- nents and stifle other critical voices. nity, running Booth Creek Ski Holdings and mediately restore the immunity of the Sam In this context, it is incumbent on the United managing resorts throughout North America. Rainsy Party, SRP, parliamentarians that was States and other interested countries to urge In 1999 Ski Magazine voted him one of the stripped by the National Assembly on Feb- in the strongest possible terms that the Prime ‘‘100 Most Influential Skiers of All Time.’’ His ruary 3, an action which Washington strongly Minister take immediate, credible steps to innovative thinking and passion for redefining condemned. strengthen Cambodia’s democratic institutions, the ski industry have left a lasting mark on In the view of many observers, the current fight corruption, and respect basic human Colorado skiing.
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