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Wesley Clark is a retired U.S. Army four-star general and 2004 presidential candidate.CNN: Clark enters presidential race (September 17, 2003)
A graduate of West Point and a Rhodes Scholar, Clark attained a master's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford.BBC News: Profile: General Wesley Clark (May 2, 2000)
During a June 29, 2008, interview on Meet the Press, Clark commented that John McCain did not have the executive command experience he is often recognized as having.CNN: McCain campaign: Clark's comments 'sad' (June 29, 2008)
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Fast Facts:
- Born: December 23, 1944
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Alma Mater: United States Military Academy
- Political Party: Democratic Party
- Spouse: Gertrude Clark
- Received a Rhodes Scholarship to University of Oxford
- Master's Degree in Military Science
- 34 years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Department of Defense
- Endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for President in 2008The Caucus (NYT): Clark Endorses Clinton (September 15, 2007)
- Served in the 1st Infantry Division in the Vietnam War
- Commander of NATO forces in the Kosovo War
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Statement on McCain's Record
During a June 29, 2008, interview on Meet the Press, Wesley Clark stated that, though he respected him as a war hero and prisoner of war, John McCain did not have the executive command experience he is often recognized as having.CNN: McCain campaign: Clark's comments 'sad' (June 29, 2008)The John McCain Campaign responded by saying that the statement was "sad" and condemning Barack Obama for using Clark to criticize McCain's record.CNN: McCain campaign: Clark's comments 'sad' (June 29, 2008)
The Barack Obama Campaign issued a statement stating "As he's said many times before, Senator Obama honors and respects Senator McCain's service, and, of course, he rejects yesterday's statement by General Clark."Top of the Ticket (LA Times): Barack Obama slaps down Wesley Clarkâgently (June 30, 2008)
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Voted that partial birth ban on abortions are ok if exceptions are made for woman's health.On the Issues: Wesley Clark On the IssuesBelieves in applying the death penalty with safeguards.On the Issues: Wesley Clark On the Issues
In 2003, stated that the U.S. went to war with Iraq under false pretenses.On the Issues: Wesley Clark On the Issues
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General Wesley Clark to host Warrior Champions screening to benefit Arkansas Vets tonight in North Little Rock
@WARRIORCHAMPION | November 12, 2009 03:27 PM -
I saw Wesley Clark last night in the lobby of the Chicago Ritz-Carlton
@wehrlock | November 12, 2009 12:42 PM -
@BarackObama I have the highest admiration for General Wesley Clark. He is a great Democrat & could be helpful to Obama @GeneralClark
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@UCLAtoday UCLA senior fellow/ex-NATO chief Wesley Clark asks the Q: can NATO survive Afghanistan? http://bit.ly/1bd7QT Spoiler: yes.
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We're expecting Gen. Wesley Clark at our summit! Email scarnes@thechesapeakecrescent.org for more info.
@CCIInnovation | November 09, 2009 09:23 PM
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Hard Way Home - $7.99
In Hard Way Home, Dennis Wesley Clark weaves a spellbinding plot filled with suspense and adventure. A true page-turner, this stellar debut distinguishes itself by its sheer audacity to tell a heck of a good story. The Vietnam War was ...
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Charlie Rose with Rudolph Jaenisch; Harold Varmus; Wesley Clark; Ed Gillespie (February 12, 2004) - $24.95
Reporting from Seoul, Korea, Dr. Rudolph Jaenisch of MIT and Dr. Harold Varmus, President of Sloan Memorial Cancer Center, discuss therapeutic cloning. Then, General Wesley Clark on his decision to leave the race for the Democratic nominati...
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Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat - $18.00
This memoir from the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, now revised and updated, offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how war is fought today. In Waging Modern War, General Wesley K. Clark recounts his experience leading ...
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A Time to Lead: For Duty, Honor and Country - $24.95
Four-star General Wesley K. Clark became a major figure on the political scene when he was drafted by popular demand to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2003. But this was just one of many excepti...
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View All Wesley Clark Questions (40) | Ask a Questionwho is Alan Clarke? (3 Answers)Alan Clarke (28 October 1935 â 24 July 1990) was a television and film director, producer and writer, born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. read moreIs Richard Clarke the diplomat gay? (1 Answer)He's apparently been a lifelong bachelor...I don't know that that means he's gay, but there has definitely been speculation. Also, see the below link; Clarke was interviewed by the Advocate ... read moreWhat disease does Dick Clark have? (4 Answers)Dick Clark had a stroke in 2004 He also has Type II Diabetes. read moreHow long is Wesley Snipes jail sentence? (1 Answer)They threw the book at him. He got the full three year maximum sentence. From http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/04/24/snipes.sentencing/ " OCALA, Florida (CNN) -- Actor Wesley Snipes was sentenced Thursday to three years ... read more
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Wesley Clark Timeline
- 1944: Born December 23 In Chicago, Illinois
- 1966: Graduates West Point
- 1969: Deployed To Vietnam
- 1995: Involved In Drafting And Negotiating The Treaty of Dayton
- 1996: Promoted To Full General (USSOUTHCOM)
- 1996-1997: Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Southern Command, Panama
- 1997: Becomes the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO
- 2000: Retired From The Military
- 2003: Launched Presidential Campaign
- 2004: Withdrew From The Presidential Race
