Porter Goss: “Candidate Clinton promised laser-like focus on domestic issues. President Clinton is following through. But…”

“Candidate Clinton promised laser-like focus on domestic issues. President Clinton is following through. But unfortunately the world isn't standing still while the President and his advisors scramble to catch up on international affairs. While we tend to our knitting at home there is other knitting going on in the world, and there are now lots of loose ends, dangerous loose ends. The nuclear standoff in North Korea, unrest and violence in Bosnia and crisis in Haiti all provide startling pictures of the disarray our foreign policy finds itself in. President Clinton thinks the American people don't care--but the public is alarmed by the inconsistent and ineffective foreign policy we are witnessing. Only 13 percent believe, according to polls, the administration has a clear foreign policy, only 13 percent, and 53 percent outright oppose what he is doing. Mr. Speaker, the President must understand world events are too important for a passing glance. It is time to focus and it is a question of leadership.”