[Squishy] Clark's 10 pledges on security and war

[Jonathan Jaffe]

I like #5 and #8 the most. (He elaborates in detail on these points at
http://clark04.com/downloads/pdf/Clark04_10pledges.pdf ) You can see all
of his other positions from gay marriage to the environment to Universal
Pre-school at his site, http://www.clark04.com
.
By the way, if you are considering supporting Clark, now is the time. The
first primaries are coming up. He needs money to compete. Donate, even a
little bit, without delay. $25 is just five days of lattes and bagels.
https://secure.clark04.com/

Jonathan

1. I pledge to all Americans that I will bring our soldiers home, with
success in Iraq assured and America standing strong.

2. I will never ask our troops to risk the ultimate sacrifice or ask their
families to pay the ultimate price of patriotism except as an absolute
last resort.

3. I will never send American soldiers into combat without a realistic
plan to win and the forces necessary for victory.

4. The statements and actions of a Clark Administration will restore
America's moral authority.

5. The guiding principle of our foreign policy will be to lead, not to
bully.

6. I will never challenge the patriotism of Americans who question my
policies or express their disagreement.

7. In a Clark Administration, America will always have the strongest,
best-trained, best-equipped military in the world.

8. America's military will be a complement, not substitute, for diplomacy,
law, and leadership in the conduct of our international affairs.

9. I pledge to use all of my experience and determination to fight the
terrorists who have attacked our country, to defeat them and to work to
prevent them from rising again.

10. And finally, by these pledges and with your support, as President I
will make America more secure than it is today.