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affecting shipping lanes woultT pay for the trips.
In his opinion; given the importance of international business to Virginia’s economy, the governor thinks that trade missions “are here to stay.”
The governor steadfastly declined to give'’ detailed replies to issues that are expected to come before the General Assembly in 1988 but made the following comments on a range of matters.
• Pari-mutuel betting. Del. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest (R-Fauquier/Clarke/Rapphannock/Warren) plans to introduce a bill legalizing horse betting in Virginia.
Voters rejected pari-mutuel betting in a referendum in 1978.
In 1978, then-Del. Baliles voted to put the question to referendum and later that year went to the polls and voted for it again.
He deflected repeated efforts by reporters to commit whether he would sign a bill calling for a referendum on the issue if it reaches his desk.
When asked about his “philosphical” views about pari-mutuel betting, the governor sharply replied: “I’m not going to go any further than I have” in discussing the issue.
He added: “I’ve made no commitment to anybody” on pari-mutuel betting.
• Sex education. He said Virginia “can’t ignore” the need for sex education and acknowledged the apparent “widespread concern” in this area and the “need for such instruction.”
• Changing speed limit. He sidestepped endorsement to a proposal to change the speed limit on rural portions of Virginia’s interstate to 65 mph. Two bills have been filed calling for the increase along rural portions of interstate highways in Virginia.
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