In campus visit, Frost says Iraq does not pose immediate threat
By Antoinette Vega
Staff Reporter

Congress should do what is required to get inspectors back into Iraq, congressman Martin Frost said Monday in the Congress and the Presidents class taught by former House speaker Jim Wright.

Frost said he supports the decision to use military force in Iraq and a resolution to get inspectors back in Iraq to identify weapons of mass destruction.

“As of now there is no imminent threat of Iraq’s ability to use weapons for mass destruction but it should be something of concern,” Frost said.

Monday’s visit marked the 12th time Frost, the third ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, spoke to Wright’s class. Frost represents the 24th district, which includes parts of Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas.

Frost urged students to vote in the Nov. 5 election.

“The elections in Texas are more interesting than they have been in a long time,” Frost said. “Democrats are six seats down.”

Taylor Hart, a senior political science major, said the issues Frost discussed are important to college students because students volunteer for campaigns and vote.

“Hearing Congressman Frost speak about the government and issues helps to understand the processes more,” he said. “Interacting with a government leader is by far the greatest learning experience one can have.”

Wright said he tries to get a Republican and a Democrat to speak every year and is waiting for a confirmation from Kay Granger, Fort Worth’s representative.

“Bringing people in who are currently involved in the government allows students to learn more by asking questions,” Wright said. “Frost doesn’t dodge questions and he answers questions that I sometimes don’t know.”