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Focus on Campaign ’85 Atlantans get insider’s view of D.C. S? rer Interiors .974/ < l/umAajUo*i ,^W. .s^///'Jsti/llan/a.. ^eoj^ia 30327 By Rita From left, David Sharp, Ray Schoenbaum, Joel Butler, Eddie Erbes- field, Harvey Jacobson, Jay Davis and William Wender on way to briefing. Arizona Sen. John McCain (center) chats with David Minkin and Howard Sachs at lunch. Washington Scene III provided the opportunity for 105 Atlantans to get an inside look at the decision making process of the United States government. The program, spon sored by the Atlanta Jewish Feder ation, focused on issues currently being faced by government officials, including terrorism, the economy, and the Middle East. The full day of briefings in Wash ington, D C., began with a stop at the Israeli Embassy, where David Matnai, counselor of political affairs, updated Atlantans on issues affect ing Israel and the Middle East. Tom Dine, executive director of AIPAC, focused on the relationship between tzedaka and politics, when he addressed the group in the Senate Caucus Room. He also explained the importance of citizen involvement in the U.S. political system, and emphasized the influ ence individuals can have on repre sentatives. The U.S. response to international terrorism was covered by Brian Flanagan, special assistant in the Special Planning Directorate on International Security Affairs of the Department of Defense. He noted the impact of state-sponsored terror ism in Iran, Libya and Syria. Terror ists now receive funding, training, and government protection from these countries. Counterterrorist units, improved intelligence to detect terrorist threats, the cooperation of our allies in bringing terrorists to justice, and additional security measures are needed to combat terrorism, according to Flanagan. The importance of citizen involve ment in the political process was again emphasized when 15 senators and congressmen, representing Geor gia and other states, joined Atlan tans for lunch. Members of the Georgia delegation were Sens. Sam Nunn and Mack Mattingly, and Reps. Lindsay Thomas, Ed Jenkins, Newt Gingrich, Charles Hatcher, Roy Roland, Pat Swindall and George (Buddy) Darden. In addition, the group was joined by Sens. Alan Cranston, Calif.; Arlene Specter, Pa.; Robert Kasten, Wis.; and Reps. Lawrence Smith, Fla.; John McCain, Ariz.; Thomas Daschle, S. Dak.; and Samuel Gejdenson, Conn. The group moved to the old exec utive office building for afternoon sessions with administrative officials. The U.S. economy was covered by Beryl Sprinkle, chairman, Council of Economic Advisors. Phil Wil cox of the Israel Desk at the State Department briefed the group on U.S. policy in the Middle East. Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, a poten tial presidential candidate, was the final speaker of the day, addressing the group at a closing reception. Biden urged the group to be active in community affairs, and get in volved with issues that concern them. He noted that government officials follow the lead of their constituencies, and look to the Jew ish community on issues concerning Israel. If Jews do not do their part, they cannot expect positive action from the government. Biden also commented on the benefits of foreign aid to Israel, referring to it as a good investment in America’s security. The program was very successful, reported Mark Lichtenstein and Jay Davis, co-chairmen. In addition to providing a forum for Atlantans to become involved in the U.S. politi cal process, the event raised more than $1.3 million for the 1986 Fed eration Campaign. Members of the Washington Scene steering committee who planned the event are Morris Arnovitz, Asher Benator, Dr. Richard Franco, Doug las Freedman, Larry Joseph, Dr. Fred Katz, Dr. Alan Lippitt, Michael Margolis, Howard Sachs, Dr. Har vey Sacks, William Shenk and Dr. Harvey Silverman. Editor’s view Tom Teepen, editorial page editor of the Atlanta Constitution, shares his views on the Middle East peace process at a campaign event of Federation’s Young Leadership Council Mens’ Division, hosted by Brenda and Mark Lichtenstein. The new division’s co-chairmen are Jim Grien and Larry Chesin. Giving a personal perspective on life in Israel was David Rouben, a participant in the recent Panim-EI-Panim Mission to Israel. The division encompasses young men who contribute $180 or more to the 1986 campaign. KITA L. 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