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October 29,1992
Page SEVEN
News, Views, & Reviews
by Bernard J. Shapiro
The IDF officer, speaking at the Hariri took office on Oct. 22.
From Page Six
Jewish community cannot allow Congressman Andrews
LETTERS/
From Page Six
Rep. Paul Colbert
KEEP A WARY
EYE ON RUSSIA
Syrians have permitted them to
release the safety-catch and re-
turn to terrorist activities which
they had suspended during the
elections.”
A Syria-supporting billionaire,
Rafik Hariri, had been named
Lebanon's prime minister. He
made his fortune in Saudi Arabia.
Rising violence against Israelis
in South Lebanon laid to Syria
Stop the dirty tricks campaign, vote,
for Scott Hochberg:- Rep. Paul Colbert
ing the Eagle Forum that he would oppose it.
Scott Hochberg, on the other hand, became one of the more knowi- ,
edgeable people in Austin about criminal justice, education and
school finance, and a host of other major issues during his brief tenure
as my aide. He did most of the research preparing a Hate Crimes bill
that would pass Supreme Court muster, pushed through the hearing
that approved the Brays Bayou flood control plan, organized opposi-
tion to halfway houses in Willow Meadows and to bars in Westwood,
Woodside and South Hampton. Scott has what it takes to be a true,
and effective, representative.
preneurs, sensing new consumer
confidence in the future, open
new stores and factories to meet
the expected demand for new
products.
President Bill Clinton is in-
augurated in January and hits the
ground running. He addresses
the House and the Senate, which
both have Democratic majorities,
and lays out his legislative plans
and demands prompt action. The
size of Clinton's mandate is so im-
pressive that every legislator
knows that he must bend to the
national will. Clinton's first 100
rael" to run far away from any involvement in agricultural aid to Iraq.
Our support of Israel deems notice if we continue to place policy-
makers and congressmen in positions that hinder Israel's ability to
exist...*
- I feel it is important for readers of this newspaper to be aware of
Rochelle Stein feels it’s important for JH-V readers to be
aware of Mike Andrews9 reported support of aid to Iraq
Two week ago, the Wall Street Journal published an article concern-
ing a letter Congressman Mike Andrews wrote asking for aid to Iraq
on behalf of a Political Action Committee. Prior to this letter from Mr.
Andrews, concern was expressed about commodities being traded
for arms.
At a meeting last week in Missouri City at Congregation Beth El, I
questioned Mike Andrews' representative. He shrugged it off, stating
Mr. Andrews has rice growers in his district that needed his involve-
ment. What about the security and well-being of Israel?
Integrity and bouncing over 120 checks in Congress is one issue for
political indiscretion. Stating one is a friend and supporter of Israel
while supporting one-half billion dollars in agricultural aid to Iraq is
far worse. ‘___
’ Our community has worked hard within the political network sys-
tem to encourage policy leaders and familiarize them with Israel and
its right to exist. Israel's security is essential for its existence.
Hussein's goal to destroy Israel should encourage a "Friend of Is-
All the political commentators
seem to agree that Governor Bill
Clinton will be our next President.
I hope my readers will not be over
confident, and will go to the polls
on Nov. 3, and make sure this pre-
diction comes true. What will the
Clinton era be like? I turned on
the mystical instrumental music
of Patrick Hearn, got into an easy
chair and began to let my mind
fantasize about the future. Here
is what I saw:
Clinton wins the election by a
landslide taking all 50 states and
creating the biggest mandate for
change in American history since
Franklin Roosevelt. The American
public is SO happy about the change
in government that it sets in mo-
tion a whole series of positive
events. Consumers begin to spend
Editor’s note: in a statement to the press, Congressman Mike Andrews
explained that the letter in question was written at the request of the
constituent organization at the Ship Channel that was concerned with
scheduling dates of shipping the commodities - merely a congressional
courtesy. • ‘O
WASHINGTON (PNR) - Fol-
lowing the killing of five Israeli
soldiers and the wounding of five
others in a Hizbullah-planted re-
mote-controlled bomb in South
Lebanon, a senior officer of the
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
blamed the Syrians for inflaming
terrorism in that area.
The bomb was set Oct. 25 as an
IDF convoy passed about 600 feet
from the post of the Norwegian
battalion in the United Nations
peace-keeping forces in southern
Lebanon. The Hizbullah organi-
zation claimed responsibility for
the explosion. Israeli helicopters
and artillery responded by blast-
ing five Hizbullah strongholds.
sharply increased in the West
Bank and Gaza Strip since the bi-
lateral talks began.
- JOSEPH POLAKOFF
THE BILL CLINTON ERA
An American Dream
views incorporate a general anti-
Western outlook, including anti-
Semitism. The black-shirted
members of Pamyat are typical of
this kind perverted "national s. "
Leaders of these factions me
last weekend to found a new
movement, the National Salva-
tion Front. With winter coming
and no hopes for improved eco-
nomic conditions, this grouping
is prepared to challenge Yeltsin
on Dec. 1, when the Congress of
People's Deputies opens. Yeltsin
tried to get the Congress post-
poned until the Spring, but was
outvoted by a large margin.
The portents of the danger can
be seen in last weekend's vote in
Lithuania. Despite the heroic role
played by President Landsbergis
in leading his small country to
freedom, his party suffered a
major defeat, receiving only 23%,
compared to the 40% received by
the “former” Communists, less
than one year after he had re-
ceived a sweeping electoral
mandate.
We cannot forget that Russia Is
still a nuclear power. Nor can we
forget that profound, prolonged
economic crisis often precedes
political upheavals and war. No
statesman could run for President
and ignore these facts.
Alas, we have no statesman in
the running. Therefore, it is es-
sential that the citizens keep a
wary eye on developments in
Russia.
. Herschel Zvi is a noted research
historian. □
Bonnie Nickol says Bill Clinton’s support for Israel and
a healthy, strong U. SJ Israel relationship never wavers
Jewish life in Arkansas has unique advantages. With a Jewish pop-
ulation of a mere one-half of one percent, Jewish access to elected
officials has always been encouraged and welcomed. Many of us, in-
eluding myself, have had the opportunity to get to know Bill Clinton
well.
As Bill Clinton runs for the presidency, he continues to seek advice
and counsel on all issues of concern to us. His support for Israel and
(Continuedon Page Twenty-Four)
Mr. Andrews' support of this aid. Thus, readers may realize the im-
portance of their vote, and the importance of truly noting our policy-
makers' actions vs. bagel receptions. * *
Sincerely,
/ Rochelle Stein
run industrial sector.
to take our vote for granted, three letter writers declare c" closing sides, mamx Spioiin
Congressman Mike Andrews' support of half a billion dollars in
agricultural aid to Iraq certainly is not the act of a friend of Israel.
Andrews requested the credits for Iraq May 7,1990 - after Hussein's
use of poison gas, genocide against the Kurds, commitment to the
development of an Iraqi nuclear bomb and, most reprehensibly, his
pledge to destroy Israel.
Last week the Wall Street lournal published a letter Mike Andrews
sent to then-Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter requesting aid
to Iraq on*behalf of the Longshoremen's Union, a Political Action
Committee which has helped fund the congressman's political career.
This came after a memo had been issued by the USDA to members of
Congress stating that they were concerned that commodities were
bartered in Jordan and Turkey for military hardware. Mike Andrews'
blatant disregard for Israel's security is inexcusable. Can you imagine
how Americans would react if a congressman had urged a half billion
dollars in aid to Japan three months before World War II?
The Jewish community cannot simply allow Congressman Andrews
to take our vote for granted. Our lobby in Washington has been ex-
tremely effective in familiarizing policy makers with issues important
for Israel, but all it takes for that effort to be rendered worthless is for
us to be complacent and ignore actions like Andrews' support of Iraq.
Sincerely,
. Fred S. Zeidman
. Phillip A. Aronoff
Gary Polla nd
"We have no doubt that terror-
ist actions are due to Syrian in-
fluence and at Syrian direction,"
the officer said. "The Syrians have has not been forthcoming. Many
an interest in heating up South Russians face unemployment for
Lebanon, precisely because they the first time, while food and fuel
are now sitting in Washington, are scarce. While Parliamentary
They want the issue of IDF with- factions squabble, polls and man
drawal from Lebanon, as well as in-the-street interviews by western
press reveal a growing disgust
with "democracy” and even a
growing nostalgia for the old
days.
Though these sentiments still
reflect the views of a small
minority, it is playing into the
hands of the so-called hard liners,
whose strength is growing inside
Russia. These hard liners include
"former” Communists; military
men; ex-KGB operatives; and
those who worked for the state-
IDF's headquarters, said the Syr-
ians are inspiring the attacks on
Israelis while simultaneously
talking of peace in Washington,
the Hebrew-language newspaper
... ... YediotAhronotreported. The
days in office produce a whirl- two-way activity, it said, was de-
wind of new legislation. Plans to signed to raise the Lebanese issue
rebuild-build the infrastructures and thereby press for Israeli with-
of this nation are implemented in -
all 50 states. With varying for-
mula depending on the resources
drawal from the security zone South Lebanese Army disarma-
bordering northern Israel. ment, to be put on the agenda. It
"The operation was in the con- must be remembered, arms
text of the rising wave of strikes shipments to the Hizbullah make
begun in mid-September after the thejr way from Iran via Syria to
Lebanese elections were conclud- Lebanon.”
ed," the officer was quoted as Yediot Ahronot reported that in
saying. "Today the Hizbullah terms of IDF casualties, 1992 will
holds about 10 percent of the rank as one of the worst years in
seats in the Lebanese parliament. South Lebanon. Attacks on Israeli
Since the Lebanese election, the soldiers and civilians have also
money again. Shopping malls be- of the state, the cost is shared,
gin to fill much earlier than usual Construction begins on thousands
for a Christmas season. Merchants, of miles of roads, bridges, and
watching their inventories shrink railway lines. Major clean ups
dramatically by the end of No- begin at hundreds of toxic waste
vember, place frantic calls to sites and polluted rivers, lakes,
wholesalers for new supplies be- and streams that were ignored by
fore Christmas. Wholesalers, with the Bush administration.
very strong sales in December, Clinton negotiates changes in
place big new orders from manu- the North American Free Trade
facturers for 1993. Unemploy- Agreement that ‘ guarantee that
ment begins to drop rapidly as U.S. workers will not be so easily
retail stores double and triple the replaced by foreigners. For
number of new employees toh T . .. .
meet the unexpected rush. Entre- (Continued on. Page Twenty Five)
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