George Washington University speaks about the election

George Washington University students and community members give perspective on today's presidential election. (1:50)
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Clinton says it's unacceptable where the oil money in Iraq goes

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says it is clear, that the Iraqi government is not spending their oil money on reconstruction; there are reports that Iraq spent less that a quarter of its oil funds set aside for reconstruction in 2006. Oil money is showing up in foreign banks, even as the citizen are lacking in basic services. As president, she said, I would appoint a special council in Iraq to make recommendations directly to me. It is unacceptable that these oil revenues go unused or in a private account while citizens lack electricity and clean drinking water. (1:00)
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Clinton says withdrawing from Iraq is not retreating from fighting terrorism

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says under her plan, withdrawing from Iraq does not mean retreating from fighting terrorism in Iraq. That is why, she says, I will order small lead strike forces to engage in targeted operations against al Qaeda in Iraq. This will protect Iraqi citizens, our allies, and our families right here at home. (:20)
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Clinton says the war has made the terrorists stronger

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says as we bring our troops and contractors home, we cannot lose sight of our strategic interests in this region. The reality is that this war has made the terrorists stronger. Though they may not have been in Iraq before the war, she said, they are there now and we cannot allow Iraq to become a breeding ground and safe haven for terrorists that wish to attack us and our allies. (:24)
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Clinton says she will work to remove contractors from Iraq

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says in addition to removing American troops from Iraq, I will also work to remove armed private military contractors. For five years, she says, their behavior, lack of supervision, and lack of accountability, has often eroded our credibility, endangered lives, and undermined our mission. (:26)
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Clinton says the Iraqis must be responsible for their own future

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says the most important part of her plan, is the first step: to bring our troops home and send the strongest possible message to the Iraqis, that they must take responsibility for their own future. No more talk of permanent occupation, no more policing a civil war, no more doing for the Iraqis what they must be doing for themselves. (:20)
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Clinton says the Bush-McCain policy is to not learn from mistakes

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says, despite the evidence, President Bush is determined to continue his failed policy in Iraq until he leaves office, and Senator McCain will gladly "accept the torch" and continue to stay that course and keep us in Iraq for up to 100 years if necessary. They both want to keep us tied to another country's civil war- a war we cannot win. In a nutshell, she says, that is the Bush-McCain Iraq Policy: "Don't learn from your mistakes, repeat them." (:38)
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Clinton says money from war could fund health care

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says the war in Iraq could ultimately cost well over one trillion dollars, and that could instead provide health care for the 47 million uninsured Americans, quality pre-kindergarten for every American child, solve the housing crisis once and for all, make college affordable, and provide tax relief to tens of millions middle class families. (:46)
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Clinton says she is pround and grateful to the troops

When addressing students and guests at George Washington University, Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says that for every American soldier that has made the ultimate sacrifice for this mission, we should imagine, carved in stone, "they gave their life for the greatest gift one can give to a fellow human being, the gift of freedom." A clear message to our veterans and those who serve, she says, your extraordinary devotion to our country and to your service, makes us proud and profoundly grateful, every single day. (:40)
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Voters Discuss Their Reasons for Their Candidate Choice

Voters at the George Washington University polling place in Washington D.C. answer the questions, "Why did you chose the candidate that you voted for?", and "What issue is the most important to you in this election?" (1:57)
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