The U.S. contribution to demining efforts has been impressive. Beyond demining, the United States has destroyed over 3 million landmines. It is also aggressively pursuing alternatives to landmines and has committed to not use landmines outside of Korea after 2003. Some members of Congress are deeply involved in the landmines issue. Both have declared their commitment to introducing new legislation this year challenging the Clinton Administration to announce a fixed date by which the U.S. will sign the Treaty.
Public awareness is the key to renewing pressure on the United States to sign the Ottawa Treaty.
Landmines should be banned not simply because they are not a military necessity, they should be banned because it is right to do so. The U.S. should step up to the plate and become the leader on the landmines issue. The Ottawa Treaty should be signed now. Contact President Clinton to let him know your opinions on U.S. landmines policy. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.