Perot Urges Backers to Oppose Haiti Invasion, Fight for Reform

Trying to recharge supporters for the 1994 elections, Ross Perot urged an enthusiastic crowd of more than 2,400 Friday to fight military intervention in Haiti and to push for government reform, a balanced budget amendment and payment of the national debt.

“You made a difference in 1992. You’re making a difference now. . . . You ain’t seen nothing yet,” he said, speaking at a pre-election rally sponsored by United We Stand America, the political organization that evolved from his 1992 bid for the presidency.

The rally was one in a series of 10 nationwide designed to focus attention on the upcoming November elections by increasing voter turnout, boosting voter registration and informing the public about candidates and issues, organizers said.

“We expect to stir things up and see that the best candidates and issues win in November,” said Judy Duffy, coordinator of the rally, which was held at the Sequoia Conference Center.

Speaking for 80 minutes in his folksy Texas twang, Perot drew laughs and numerous thundering rounds of applause from the audience. He criticized the recent crime bill, the Clinton economic plan, the North American Free Trade Agreement and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

In his 1992 presidential bid, Perot captured 19% of the nationwide vote and 24% in Orange County. He said his goal today is to see talented Republican and Democratic candidates run for office.

But many in the audience clearly hoped he would change his mind and run again. They sported T-shirts, buttons and hats with the “Perot for President” slogan.