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JANICE NEILSON, Executive Director of World Association for Children and parents (WACAP), a non-profit organization for parents who are interested in adopting children at risk worldwide. She has worked with Chinese children's institutions since 1991. NEILSON says her observations are "at variance" with the conclusions of the Human Rights Watch report. NEILSON urges that China not be judged by our standards but by the "standards of the developing world." She says that Chinese authorites are trying to improve the situation.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports from Sarajevo that the top NATO commanders are now convinced that the former warring military leaders are committed to peace. British General Sir Michael Walker tells Shuster that although the military leaders are on board, there are still questions about the committment from the civilian politicians.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports that Sen. Robert Dole's views on issues are often difficult to nail down, which has made some Republicans hesitant about backing him as their party's nominee for president. It's been his legislative deal-making abilities that have won Dole the most praise from colleagues and admirers. But those who know Dole the best say he is a classic Midwestern Republican, who sees a role for government as long as it's as prudent as possible. They say he is unlikely to reveal his emotions and concerns if he doesn't have to. (9:30) 7. KANSAS SONG -- Musical satire from Peter Robinson, who well understands the maxim that to understand the man, one must first understand the place where he's from.

Hashimoto focused on Japan's economic recovery in his first parliamentary address.

days of campaigning before the state's presidential primary, which kicks off the 1996 political season. Senator Robert Dole, who has had little time among the voters because of the budget battle in Washington, is profiled as he begins dealing with the residents of New Hampshire directly.

KAY ANN JOHNSON does research on adoption and abandonment in China, for the Committee for Scholarly Communications with China 1995-1996. She says that the Human Rights Watch report misrepresents the scope of the problem in Chinese state-run orphanages and that she has seen no systematic official policy of letting children die. JOHNSON is a Professor of Asian Studies and Political Science at Hampshire College

NPR's Chitra Ragavan reports that a congressional panel heard from seven White House Travel Office employees who were fired a few months after President Clinton took office. The fired workers said the Clinton administration drummed up phony allegations so they could put their friends in power.

-- fat substitute called Olestra is touted by manufacturer Proctor and Gamble as virtually calorie-free, but critics warn Olestra does have its side-effects. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Olestra in some snack foods.

Howard Berkes profiles a local politician in Montana. Mayor Dan Kemmis of Missoula preaches a more hands-on approach than most local governments practice. His leadership style has predictably drawn mixed reviews.

NPR's Michael Goldfarb reports from London on a new twist in the negotiations for peace in Northern Ireland. British Prime Minister John Major now says he'll call for elections for a new Northern Ireland elected body unless paramilitaries start surrendering their weapons.