THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 25, 1995 TAG: 9501250468
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A4 EDITION: FINAL
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Here are reactions to President Clinton's State of the Union address Tuesday from the representatives ion Congress from the Hampton Roads area. ILLUSTRATION: Photos
Warner
Scott
Bateman
Pickett
Robb
Sisisky
``He called for unity. But will he call off obstructionist tactics
in the Congress? He promised stronger security at home and abroad -
but will he support real anti-crime measures? Will he endorse a
strong defense package?
``. . . As always, President Clinton delivered a good speech. But
will he remember it in the morning?''
- Sen. John Warner, R-Va.
Pleased by Clinton's emphasis on ``opportunity and responsibility''
in addressing several issues, particularly welfare reform.
Praise for Clinton's call to continue efforts at reducing the
federal deficit ``without gimmicks.''
- Rep. Robert Scott, Democrat
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Peninsula
``He spoke in terms of keeping the best-trained, best-equipped armed
forces in the world. But his proposal of an additional $25 billion
over the next six years is not up that challenge . . . . We need
that, and we need more.
``His `New Covenant' borrows very extensively from the Contract
With America.
``I would say we welcome him aboard.''
- Rep. Herbert Bateman, Republican
Peninsula and Eastern Shore
``I don't believe he could have done a better job of reviewing where
he's been and where he wants to go.''
- Rep. Owen Pickett, Democrat
Virginia Beach, Norfolk
The president showed a ``desire to reconnect with the American
people, to let them know their agenda is his agenda.''
- Sen. Charles Robb, D-Va.
Pleased by Clinton's promises to maintain a strong military, ``I'll
work hard to hold him to it.''
The president has received less credit than he deserves. ``His
biggest failure was health care.'' Republican applause at Clinton's
call for modest health reforms suggests room for a bi-partisan bill
this year.
- Rep. Norman Sisisky, Democrat
Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk
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