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General Clark Addresses Texas crowd; Calls For An Independent Investigation into Administration Leak
General Clark took his campaign to the heart of Bush country today, and
received a big Texas welcome. Over 400 people, of all ages and from all
walks of life, turned out to hear General Clark's remarks and cheer on his
candidacy.
Rep. Richard Raymond (D-Laredo) introduced General Clark to the crowd of
enthusiastic supporters, chanting "We want Wes." During his remarks,
General Clark criticized the Bush administration for its alleged leaking of
the identity of a CIA agent. General Clark said that the leak was "wrong,
shady and cheap," and called for an independent investigation into the leak.
General Clark said that an independent body is necessary because the issue
is too important for political gamesmanship or to be managed by the John
Ashcroft Justice Department. General Clark urged the administration not to
play politics with the investigation.
General Clark also challenged Bush on his economic policy and his decision
to go to war against Iraq. General Clark said that Bush has taken the
United States into an "unnecessary war in Iraq in which we've lost hundreds
of people. We don't need to be there."
The crowd was very excited about the General's candidacy. Many held signs
which read "Don't Mess With Wes." At one point, one woman yelled "Give 'em
hell, Wes." General Clark responded, "We're going to give them the truth
and they will think it's hell."
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