Charles Skelton: “In all of this business about the budget, there are some dedicated Americans we should not overlook. The votes in this…”

“In all of this business about the budget, there are some dedicated Americans we should not overlook. The votes in this Chamber on the issue of Bosnia do not end our interest or attention to the American forces now arriving in that troubled region. Mr. Speaker, we should continue to show our attention to the mission and concern for the troops. It is our sincere wish that their mission be successful and safe. Our uniformed Americans, who will be in the Balkans on an unprecedented peace mission, are professional and well-trained. So far, our troops have been well-received by the people of Bosnia. As we begin the new year, our thoughts and prayers are with our service men and women in that sad corner of the world. As our troops slowly occupy the Tuzla sector, I have four concerns-- let me spell them out: The first is that of accidents to our troops. Already, one of our soldiers, Specialist Martin Begosh from Maryland, has been injured by a land mine as he drove his Humvee vehicle along a back road. Second is the threat of terrorists who oppose the peace process.”