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Home Front: Politix
Clinton demands international Bhutto probe
2007-12-29
Hillary Clinton Friday called for ponies all 'round and an independent, international probe into Benazir Bhutto's murder, as turmoil wracking US anti-terror ally Pakistan reshaped debate in the White House race. The Democratic front-runner weighed into the crisis just six days before first 2008 party nominating contests, as candidates brandished their national security credentials following the ex-Pakistani premier's death.

"I'm calling for a fully funded, independent, international investigation," Clinton said in an interview with CNN. "I think it's critically important that we get proper expense accounts and five-star lodging while my husband seeks answers and really those are due first and foremost to the people of Pakistan," Clinton said.
Put Bill in charge and it's a two-fer.
The former first lady suggested the probe could be along the lines of the incredibly effective international investigation that followed the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri in 2005. "I don't think the Pakistani government at this time under President (Pervez) Musharraf has any credibility at all. They have disbanded an independent judiciary, they oppressed a free press."

She gave the interview from her hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, in a presidential-style setting with the backdrop of an American flag, bolstering the claims of experience and leadership on which she is pinning her campaign.
Posted by:Fred

#16  Aye 2
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-12-29 22:39  

#15  Geez, KBK, even Slick has standards.



(sub-basement though they may be....)
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2007-12-29 18:13  

#14  Bill should probe Hillary a few times, maybe it would quiet her down.
Posted by: KBK   2007-12-29 17:16  

#13  Good one Slappy. It's only a matter of time before the Dems demand mandatory airbags for sun roofs.
Posted by: regular joe   2007-12-29 15:56  

#12  I think Billery is still working on the "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop" inquisition.
Posted by: Slappy   2007-12-29 13:26  

#11  IMHO the comments made by the entire Donk field should disqualify them from being President. Shows a massive lack of experience for everyone. Richardson is the stand out idiot calling for Perv to resign. Whom does Richardson think will step up to the plate in Pakland if Perv steps down now? Answer: Taliban or someone willing to kowtow to them.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2007-12-29 10:09  

#10  aye
Posted by: sinse   2007-12-29 08:39  

#9  I feel safer already.
/sarcasm
Posted by: DarthVader   2007-12-29 07:33  

#8  I'm sure the decision to go with this will be made as soon as BB has finished decomposing.
Posted by: gorb   2007-12-29 05:23  

#7  That's the wrong end of the horse for a Clinton story.
Posted by: Gromomble Oppressor of the Iowans8916   2007-12-29 04:42  

#6  Compared to the reactions from her rivals and some repubs (chough, huck, chough), it sounds like her handlers gave her the right copy to read. Paks aren't retarded, they've been watching lawyers in suits being beaten by the cops for the last few weeks. Why wouldn't they blame Mushie for this, considering Bhutto blamed him herself?

An independent look is the way to go. Who would trust anything that came from the government? FBI is a no-go, so the question is: Who would the population trust?
Posted by: Canuckistan   2007-12-29 04:04  

#5  Hillary Clinton Friday called for an independent, international probe into Vince Foster's Benair Bhutto's murder.
Posted by: Besoeker   2007-12-29 01:53  

#4  Hillary should personally go to Pakistan to launch the investigation & visit each of its leading cities by motorcar. All in favor, say "Aye"
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2007-12-29 00:41  

#3  Yeah. After hereing this, I am sure the bad guys are now shaking in their boots Hillary. Especially after they (AQ) admitted they did it.
Posted by: Gromort Trotsky5960   2007-12-29 00:36  

#2  Dissing Musharraf shows you have no experience.
Posted by: newc   2007-12-29 00:11  

#1  GUAM K57 TalkRadio > PHILIPPINES: {Brigidia]ARROYO AND [Corey/Corazon]AQUINO CONDEMN BHUTTO ASSASSINATION; + REALCLEARPOLITICS > BHUTTO MURDER TOOK OUT THE KET TO US STRATEGY IN ASIA.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2007-12-29 00:09  

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