The Travels of Congressmen Dornan and Badham
It was good to see in The Times (Feb. 23) that our two great Republican congressmen, Robert K. Dornan and Robert E. Badham, are still representing this county with such class and elan.
It’s too bad that Badham lost first place as “most-frequent flier” to Rep. Stephen J. Solarz of New York, a Democrat, too. But we’re proud--as one of the most affluent counties in the country--to see that he’s carrying the Pentagon flag at our expense to such powerful military entities as Portugal, Belgium, Denmark and Austria.
As for Israel, we can only hope that he can convince its dovish military establishment to accept more military aid. While the reasons for his trip to the Soviet Union escape us, he claims to be privy to the blackest secrets of the military-industrial complex. Maybe he was trying to interest them in a piece of Star Wars.
Dornan, meanwhile, seems to be expanding his role as self-appointed master-at-arms of the halls of Congress. His Rambo-like courage in the face of the funny little Vietnamese guard with the turned-around hat is truly a credit to Orange County and the country.
Dornan says he doesn’t know how we lost that war. I don’t either. Maybe their leaders stay home and work.
HANK SEARLS
Newport Beach
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