Wesley Clark

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)

1. Born: December 23, 1944
2. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
3. Alma Mater: United States Military Academy
4. Political Party: Democratic Party
5. Spouse: Gertrude Clark
6. Received a Rhodes Scholarship to University of Oxford
7. Master's Degree in Military Science
8. 34 years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Department of Defense
9. Endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for President in 2008The Caucus (NYT): Clark Endorses Clinton (September 15, 2007)
10. Served in the 1st Infantry Division in the Vietnam War
11. Commander of NATO forces in the Kosovo War

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 Clark—gently (June 30, 2008)

Voted that partial birth ban on abortions are ok if exceptions are made for woman's health.On the Issues: Wesley Clark On the Issues

Believes 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

• 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