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“Praise the Lord. ... This is a day of glory for the American military, American intelligence, and it’s a day of triumph and joy for anybody in the world who cares about freedom and human rights and peace.” Sen. Joe Lieberman , D-Conn.
Lieberman’s definitely the coolest of them.
“I supported this effort in Iraq without regard for the political consequences because it was the right thing to do. I still feel that way now and today is a major step toward stabilizing Iraq and building a new democracy.” Rep. Dick Gephardt , D-Mo.
Gephardt also distingishes himself here.
“Capturing Saddam Hussein and ensuring that this brutal dictator will never return to power is an important step toward stabilizing Iraq for the Iraqis. Let’s also be clear: Our problems in Iraq have not been caused by one man and this is a moment when the administration can and must launch a major effort to gain international support and win the peace.” Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
Kerry wants to turn U.S. security over to the U.N. Give me a break. What a joke.
“I hope this will see a diminishing in the violence against American soldiers in Iraq.” Retired Gen. Wesley Clark .
A lame attempt to spin the news for political gain. How pathetic.
And Dean? Where’s Dean’s comment?
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You left off one of the most glarig flip-flops of all - Hillary. She is now trying to strike a pose as having always opposed the war, or at least being "tricked" into it. Check this out:
(from Salon.com, December 20, 2003) "I was thrilled that Saddam Hussein had finally been captured," she (Hillary Clinton) said in a Monday speech to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. "Like many of you, I was glued to the television and the radio as I went about my daily business. We owe a great debt of gratitude to our troops, to the president, to our intelligence services, to all who had a hand in apprehending Saddam. Now he will be brought to justice, and we hope that the prospects for peace and stability in Iraq will improve." Clinton made four key points: She doesn't regret voting to authorize the president to go to war; she's "delighted" that Saddam Hussein was captured; American troops should stay in Iraq for as long as they're needed, and at higher levels than present, if necessary; and the postwar fight to secure Iraq is crucial.
Just a footnote: I have heard video of her saying that this was "one of the toughest decisions" she has ever had to make, but that she casts her vote in favor of the resolution authorizing the President to go to war "with conviction..." Also, note that at the time of Saddam's capture, Clinton (like many democrats) was actually suggesting that we need to increase troop levels, and that they should stay "for as long as they're needed..."