Bob Dole: “media reports this evening indicate that the cease-fire in Sarajevo has already been broken--that heavy artillery shells…”

“media reports this evening indicate that the cease-fire in Sarajevo has already been broken--that heavy artillery shells and machinegun fire struck the city only hours after the U.N.- brokered ceasefire had gone into effect. We will be waiting and watching to see whether and how the United Nations and NATO respond to this attack if it is verified. We will be watching to see if the pattern of international inaction has truly been broken. The time for talking is over. As I stated earlier today, I support NATO's long overdue decision to launch air strikes in the event that the Bosnian Serbs do not withdraw their heavy weapons within 10 days, or if the shelling of Sarajevo continues. I am pleased that the President has finally moved the alliance forward even in this limited way. And I hope that this time NATO will follow through on its threats. However, it seems to me that NATO air strikes would receive greater support here at home if the U.S. Congress is formally on board with the President's decision.”