
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, September 16, 1994                   TAG: 9409160041
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: A10   EDITION: METRO 
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WHAT OUR CONGRESSMAN SAY

REP. BOB GOODLATTE, R-Roanoke: "I don't think the president gave any compelling arguments tonight about our national security being at risk or needing to put troops in harm's way. He didn't give any specifics on how to extricate our troops, other than what he hoped would happen. He ought to bring this matter to the elected officials in Congress to ask for advice and consent. This does not need to be an emergency action. We've been receiving Haitian refugees for years due to the deplorable economic conditions. I don't think see that changing as a result of this action."

REP. RICK BOUCHER, D-Abingdon: Could not be reached for comment.

REP. L.F. PAYNE, D-Nelson County: Could not be reached for comment.

\ SEN. CHARLES ROBB, D-Va: "Almost any action in Haiti is not politically popular. But I indicated previously that if the president requests authorization to take action, I am prepared to authorize it."

\ SEN. JOHN WARNER, R-Va: From the Senate floor Wednesday night, Warner said: "Unless vital U.S. interests are at stake, U.S. troops must not be sent in harm's way. At this point, Haiti does not meet that standard. There are currently 64 areas of conflict in the world. The United States cannot be expected to solve all of them. We must be selective in the use of U.S. military power."

by CNB