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| 2003-12-15 |
| In Their Own Words: The Democratic Candidates CAROL MOSELEY BRAUNThe capture of Saddam Hussein is good news for the people of Iraq and the world. But it does not change the fact that our troops remain in harm’s way, and we are no closer to bringing them home. WESLEY K. CLARK I could not be prouder of the men and women of the U.S. armed forces for capturing this horrible despot. This is a testament to their courage and determination. I’d also like to congratulate Lieutenant General Sanchez and the intelligence community for the crucial role they played. We’ve been due good news from Iraq, and the world is a safer and better place now that he is in custody. HOWARD DEAN This is a great day of pride in the American military, a great day for the Iraqis, a great day for the American people and, frankly, a great day for the administration. This is a day to celebrate the fact that Saddam’s been caught. We’ll have to wait to see what happens to the campaign later. JOHN EDWARDS Our military leaders have accomplished a great success. I hope President Bush will use this opportunity to chart a course in Iraq that will bring in our allies in a meaningful way to achieve a democratic and peaceful Iraq. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT It’s a great day for our troops, for this administration, for the people of Iraq. My hope is that this will decrease the violence our troops will have to face. JOHN KERRY If we had done this with a sufficient number of troops, if we had done this in a globalized way, if we had brought more people to the table, we might have caught Saddam Hussein sooner. We might have had less loss of life. We would be in a stronger position today with respect to what we’re doing. DENNIS J. KUCINICH With the capture of Saddam Hussein, the administration’s stated goal of removing him from power has been accomplished. The United States must seize this moment and end the occupation of Iraq. JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN On the question that we’re celebrating today, Howard Dean throughout this campaign has said he wasn’t sure that Saddam really represented a threat to us. At one point he said, "I suppose the Iraqis are better off with Saddam Hussein gone." I would say this, and this is a choice the voters have to make in the primaries. If Howard Dean had his way, Saddam Hussein would be in power today, not in prison. AL SHARPTON Now that they have achieved the capture of Hussein, they should appeal to the U.N. to come in with a multilateral redevelopment plan. This is all the more reason this war should come to an immediate end. And these people want to lead our country? They act like they aren’t even Americans. Try the bastard (here or there) and then have a PUBLIC hanging. |
| Posted by:Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) |
#4 Jim Geragthy, NRO Online: (snippet)John Kerry emphasized on Fox News Sunday that now that Hussein was captured, the time was right to internationalize the U.S. mission there. (Please don't let British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, or Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi know that a sitting U.S. senator, not known to be on medication, is publicly complaining that the mission isn't "internationalized" — the diplomatic repercussions of an American leader ignoring their contributions and sacrifices could be severe.) Heh. |
| Posted by: Glenn (not Reynolds) 2003-12-15 2:45:28 PM |
| #3 i was happy with what Joe said. |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2003-12-15 1:16:07 PM |
| #2 Al Sharpton on this listing of Democratic candidates responses: AS - "I understand that Carol is listed first because of the "ladies first" rule, but I resent the fact that the only Black man on the list has to follow the seven white guys." Me - "Uh, the candidates are listed alphabetically, Rev. Sharpton." AS - "That just proves my point! The alphabet was invented by the Greeks -- who were white." |
| Posted by: Tibor 2003-12-15 12:05:21 PM |
| #1 Scrappleface: Dean Demands Saddam's Release, Recapture by U.N. (2003-12-15) -- Democrat presidential candidate Howard Dean today said the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein "lacks legitimacy because it was a unilateral effort by American forces." "It's great that Saddam Hussein was caught, but we did it all wrong and he should be released immediately," said Mr. Dean, "This will allow him to be recaptured later by a true multilateral coalition led by the United Nations." The former Vermont governor noted that U.S. forces acted pre-emptively to surround the area where Mr. Hussein had hidden, and declined the former Iraqi leader's offer to negotiate. "It's just another example of cowboy diplomacy," he said. "The Bush administration's ignorance in foreign policy and military matters is stunning. Did they read Mr. Hussein his Miranda rights? Did he get his phone call? Was there even a search warrant? We in the global community demand the justice that only the United Nations can legitimately deliver." |
| Posted by: Frank G 2003-12-15 11:53:26 AM |