NATALIE ALLEN, CNN ANCHOR: Attorney General Janet Reno once again is defending last weekend's raid to seize Elian Gonzalez. She told reporters today that a show of force was needed to take him safely. Today, the 6-year-old is expecting visitors from Cuba while he and his family remain secluded in Maryland. CNN's Patty Davis has the latest on that -- Patty.</s>PATTY DAVIS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: I have no IFB. Hi, Natalie. Four of Elian's playmates, four of their parents and a pediatrician are now on their way to the United States from Cuba, and they will join two people from Cuba who are already here. That's Elian's favorite cousin, as well as a former kindergarten schoolteacher. They are expected to visit Elian this afternoon. U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, as you said, held a press conference today. She was asked by a reporter why it is that most people support what the government did. In fact, six out of 10 in a recent "USA Today"/Gallup Poll -- CNN/"USA Today"/Gallup poll say that they indeed -- Americans do support the government action. Here's what she had to say:</s>JANET RENO, U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL: They had a chance to see it and to understand that, in a law enforcement situation like that, it may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but it is effective and it proves to be effective here. And I think the reason they are supporting the actions of an awful lot of people is that they have watched a father and a son come together again.</s>DAVIS: But there is also plenty of dissent. This protest took place, currently also taking place, in front of the White House this afternoon, with protesters voicing their opinion. Elian, his father, stepmother, half-brother Hianny (ph) in seclusion back here at the Carmichael Farm. That's about 70 miles away from that protest -- here on the Carmichael Farm on the secluded Wye River. I'm Patty Davis, CNN, live, Queenstown, Maryland.
Elian Gonzalez Case: Attorney General Janet Reno Defends Use of Force to Seize 6-Year-Old