Reply #38: Why are we having this debate here now?

[Tom Rinaldo]

Clark is not arguing with fellow Democrats about Iraq, and he very intentionally is not arguing with Democrats who favor a date driven withdrawal or an immediate pull out. He is working closely with many Democrats who have somewhat different views than his own about Iraq, to find common ground and a strategy that will help us all take power away from the Bush regime and allow us to actually influence what happens in Iraq rather than just scream against it. Accenting differences that exist among out of Iraq Democrats goes exactly cross purpose to the goal that Clark is pursuing right now with Democrats in Congress. People should look at the letter Clark sent out supporting a petition now before Congress. He isn't stressing our differences, he is strengthening our unity while respecting our differences.