Daschle stands up for Clarke

[hippiegranny]

excerpt:

Mr. President, last week I spoke about the White House's reaction to Richard Clarke's testimony before the 9-11 Commission. I am compelled to rise again today, because the people around the President are systematically abusing the powers and prerogatives of government.

We all need to reflect seriously on what's going on. Not in anger and not in partisanship, but in keeping with our responsibilities as Senators and with an abiding respect for the fundamental values of our democracy.

Richard Clarke did something extraordinary when he testified before the 9-11 Commission last week. He didn't try to escape blame, as so many routinely do. Instead, he accepted his share of responsibility and offered his perceptions about what happened in the months and years leading up to September 11.

full text:
http://democrats.senate.gov/~dpc/releases/2004330506.html

Wow, this is amazing. Wouldn't it be nice if it got some press? However the only time the press reports on calls for unity is when it's the pubes doing it for the sake of ramming something distasteful through the system.

[scarletwoman]

1. Wow, that is a GREAT statement!

He really lays it all out, calmly and righteously. I, too, wish this statement would receive the wide audience that it deserves -- and it's maddening to know that we can probably file that wish under "fat chance". (*sigh*)

sw

[Toby109]

2. He doesn't even mention the character

assassination directed toward him in 2002 when he dared question the Admin's policy in Afghanistan. Trent Lott-then Senate Majority Leader-went on Fox and basically accused him of treason.

:grr: