CLINTON DEFENDS BOSNIAN TROOP COMMITMENT

Responding to a rough letter from Bob Dole and Newt Gingrich, President Clinton wrote back Tuesday: "There will be no peace without America's engagement. If we turn our backs on this responsibility the damage to America's ability to lead, not just in NATO but in pursuit around the world of our interests in peace and prosperity, would be profound." Says Graff: "There is no doubt that the agreements are worthless without the American troops. Clinton has his work cut out for him."