Monday
Mar172008
Clinton says it's unacceptable where the oil money in Iraq goes
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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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Conference call to discuss why Hillary is ready to be Commander-in-Chief
Major General Paul Eaton says many have applauded her efforts as a member of Congress. He says "this lady is brave”, “has had a lot thrown at her,” “she is extraordinarily bright,” and does well under fire. “I want her, steady in the saddle, as my Commander-in-Chief.”
Rear Admiral David Stone says she has “always struck me as constantly seizing opportunities” to make people’s lives better. She has been at the forefront in the effort to aid our veterans, Stone says. She is effective in her work with others and comes out with outcomes that do good for a lot of people, he says. Her ability to be engaged in discussions about Iraq is reflective of her world view, and if you contrast her view of Afghanistan with Senator Obama’s, it shows she has the leadership needed to bring us together. He says he has been impressed with Senator Clinton throughout her life and also her political career.
Brigadier General John Watkins, Jr. says he would like to echo everything everyone else has said, plus he says he thinks she is a very “deliberative person.” She can visualize the problem, bring together the right assets to fix the problem, and she will engage subordinates and “go and solve the problem.” No one thought she could turn the state of New York toward her, he says, and she did “because she listens.” She is absolutely the most qualified to be the Commander-in-Chief. He says she has more recent foreign service experience than “any of the three.” Let there be no doubt, he says, she understands the “olive branch” but would not hesitate to “act in a deliberate way” and that he thinks she would listen to her security team to make the right decision. She knows she doesn’t have all the solutions, but he says she understands how to get into the details, and pull out the information she needs to make a decision. He says he thinks she is the best qualified candidate.
Former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton says he has been with her and the military on numerous occasions, and she genuinely cares about them and their interests and concerns. She’s knowledgeable after being on the Armed Services Committee, and asks the significant questions. Even in the middle of a campaign, she sat with people in a meeting and listened to their concerns, and he feels that she understands the men and women in uniform. She comes to issues very well prepared, Dalton says. It is clear that she genuinely cares about the men and women in uniform, and it is clear the she has the knowledge and experience to deal with the military. out question, he says, “I am convinced” that Senator Clinton is the best qualified to be the Commander-in-Chief.
In response to a question about Geraldine Ferraro’s statement, Brigadier General John Watkins, Jr says that “there isn’t a racist bone” in Clinton’s body. “We all need to get above it,” and when you compare Senator Clinton against the competition, we see her as the best qualified candidate. Also in response to that question, Howard Wolfson, Communications Director, says that they hold themselves to a standard that the American people expect. Senator Clinton was “clear” in her response that she does not agree with the statement and that the comment was rejected, and that Ferraro was not speaking on behalf of the campaign.
In response to a question, Lee Feinstein, National Security Director, says that Senator Obama’s record does not agree with his rhetoric. He only voted against a draw-down after he started running for President.
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