This action alert says that the Reagan Administration is currently pushing for repeal of the Clark Amendment which prohibits CIA activity in Angola without express Congressional approval. The matter has become more critical since U.S. military experts have already made contact with UNITA (South Africa's puppets in Angola led by Jonas Savimbi) and there are plans for military aid accompanied by more advisors. South Africa is likely to invade Angola in the near future and has "tactical" nuclear weapons plus U.S. artillery to fire them. President Reagan has included the request to repeal the amendment as part of the Security Assistance Act of 1982. The action alert asks people to send letters,...
This action alert says that the Reagan Administration is currently pushing for repeal of the Clark Amendment which prohibits CIA activity in Angola without express Congressional approval. The matter has become more critical since U.S. military experts have already made contact with UNITA (South Africa's puppets in Angola led by Jonas Savimbi) and there are plans for military aid accompanied by more advisors. South Africa is likely to invade Angola in the near future and has "tactical" nuclear weapons plus U.S. artillery to fire them. President Reagan has included the request to repeal the amendment as part of the Security Assistance Act of 1982. The action alert asks people to send letters, telegrams, and petitions to their representatives and a list of key Senators.
