Political Quotes

“Mr. President, MG Clark is highly qualified for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general assignment as Commander of the Fifth United States Army. He was first nominated for this position in the fall of 2002. He has appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee in executive session on two separate occasions, and, on both occasions conducted himself with deferrence and respect for the members of the committee, and with appreciation for the Constitutionally-based advise and consent power--and responsibility--of the Senate. Not surprisingly, General Clark has the full support of the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Schoomaker, and the civilian leadership of the Army for this promotion. General Clark has an extremely impressive record of military service stretching back to his commissioning in 1970. General Clark's military record includes combat service in Viet Nam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat ``V.'' He has served as a Battalion Commander and a Brigade Commander with the renowned ``Screaming Eagles'' of the 101st Airborne Division.”