Gen. Wesley Clark Says Purpose Of Afghanistan Mission Is To Prevent Emergence Of A Terrorist State

"What's the purpose in Afghanistan? Well, it's not to defeat Al-Qaeda because they're largely not there," said retired General Wesley Clark Tuesday. "It seems to me that what we seek there is to prevent the emergence of a terrorist state that would physically harbor Al-Qaeda and use it's diplomatic and legal authorities as weapons against the very international system of which it's a member." (0:33)
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Phillips: Don't Apologize for the Use of Hard Power

James Phillips, senior research fellow of Middle Eastern Affairs at the Heritage Foundation, expressed Wednesday why he doesn't think Obama should apologize for the use of hard power during his upcoming trip overseas. He believes there should instead be a discussion of the fact that the U.S. has used hard power to fight for the Muslims. (1:00)
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Inaugural Radio Row: Dr. Harlan Ullman

International Affairs Correspondent Blanquita Cullum talks to Dr. Harlan Ullman Senior Adviser Center for Strategic and International Studies about the Bush administration and Obama as the new president. (5:33)
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Poor need to be spoken for

Gawain Kripke, Spokesman for Oxfam America, says his organization held a rally today because they feel it is important for world leaders to recognize global poverty at this weekend's G-20 financial crisis summit. (0:23)
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U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab at the Woodrow Wilson Center

In addressing scholars on globalization and trade policy, Ambassador Schwab refutes claims that outsourcing is hurting the U.S. economy, citing 1.8 million jobs gained, and a 64% increase in manufacturing capacity. (0:48)
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