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environment and human rights. We hope that Secretary Christopher's recent remarks 

 California are acted upon by State Department staff in the field. 



Nigeria's human rights and environmental crisis can, we believe, only be solved 

 together. Without respect for human rights, the Nigerian government will continue to 

 repress Ogoni demands for justice from Royal/Dutch Shell and other multinational oil 

 companies. At the same time, the powerful democratic spirit unleashed in the Ogoni 

 struggle for environmental justice will contribute mightily to the broad campaign for 

 democracy and human rights in Nigeria. 



The Sierra Club will not allow the crusade of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the other 

 Ogoni activists to quietly fade away. Our goal is to send a message to the Nigerian 

 government that all citizens have a right to speak freely, the right to assemble, and the 

 right to a clean and healthy environment. Our goal is to hold Shell accountable for its 

 actions and demand that it adhere to strict international codes of conduct. 



Thank you again very much for allowing me to testify today. I look forward to 

 answering any questions you might have. 



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