Anthony C Beilinson

During the crucial period leading up to possible military action in the Persian Gulf, members of Congress are providing a boost to the White House by returning from Pentagon-escorted visits to Saudi Arabia with glowing reports of the military's ability to defeat Iraq. "I personally think that if there is war, it will be a short one that will last no more than five days," said Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), who met with President Bush on Wednesday after a quick trip to the gulf.

During the crucial period leading up to possible military action in the Persian Gulf, members of Congress are providing a boost to the White House by returning from Pentagon-escorted visits to Saudi Arabia with glowing reports of the military's ability to defeat Iraq. "I personally think that if there is war, it will be a short one that will last no more than five days," said Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), who met with President Bush on Wednesday after a quick trip to the gulf.