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Wes Clark

We can do better. We will do better. And we will do it together.

About Me


Hi, I'm Wes Clark from Little Rock, Arkansas. I served in the United States Army for 34 years before retiring as a 4-Star General in 2000. I have a wonderful family who continues to support me everyday. My wife Gert, my son Wes Jr, his wife Astrid, and my two grandsons, Wes and Dashiell, inspire me to do the very best I can for this country. I'm working hard to fight for an America that we can all be proud of and that all nations respect. Join me in this fight, visit http://www.securingamerica.com and get involved!

Unite Behind Barack Obama
There has never been a more important election in my lifetime -- with a war waging, gas prices at record highs, our health care in crisis, and our nation's standing around the world severely diminished. I spent the last year traveling across the country talking to great Americans in Iowa, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, South Dakota, Indiana and many other places. They all agree on one thing: This country needs new leadership, and it's time for change.
Many of you in the Clark community answered the call. Some of you worked tirelessly for Senator Clinton while others poured hours into Senator Obama's campaign. You did this because you were willing to sacrifice your time and energy to bring the change we so desperately need. I can't thank you enough for all you have done.
Now I am asking you to come together and make sure Barack Obama is our next president. This is a critical mission.
Hillary Clinton ran an amazing race. She inspired millions. Our party is a better party because of her campaign, and our nation is a better nation because of her service. She is and will always be a friend whom I admire.
I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on securing the nomination. His historic campaign has touched lives and his message has moved people in every corner of America. I believe he is not only ready for the challenge but will be a great President.
It's time our party comes together to stand behind Senator Obama as we move forward in this election season. I look forward to doing everything I can to help Senator Obama's campaign. While I respect John McCain's service, I know exactly what he stands for -- Bush's third term. America is a great nation, and our people deserve more. We need Barack Obama to be our next president.
Stop Iran War!
All Americans want to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and interfering on the ground inside Iraq. Yet President Bush’s saber rattling gives the US little additional leverage to engage and dissuade Iran, and, more than likely, simply accelerates a dangerous slide into war. The United States can do better than this.
Whatever the pace of Iran’s nuclear efforts, in the give and take of the Administration’s rhetoric and accusations, we are approaching the last moments to head off looming conflict.
Cannot the world’s most powerful nation deign speak to the resentful and scheming regional power that is Iran? Can we not speak of the interests of others, work to establish a sustained dialogue, and seek to benefit the people of Iran and the region? Could not such a dialogue, properly conducted, begin a process that could, over time, help realign hardened attitudes and polarizing views within the region? And isn’t it easier to undertake such a dialogue now, before more die, and more martyrs are created to feed extremist passions?
Visit www.StopIranWar.com , sign the petition and get letters out to your local media!

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International Honors

    Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Commander of the Legion of Honor (France); Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Orange-Nassau, with Swords (Netherlands); Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy; Grand Cross of the Medal of Military Merit (Portugal); The Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of Republic of Poland; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; Grand Military Service Cross (White Badge) (Spain); The Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (Belgium); Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defense First Class (Czech Republic); Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic; Commander's Cross, The Silver Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia; Madarski Konnik Medal (Bulgaria); Commemorative Medal of the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic First Class (Slovakia); First Class Order of Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas (Lithuania); Order of the Cross of the Eagle (Estonia); The Skanderbeg Medal (Albania); Grand Cordon of the Ouissam Alaoui (Morocco); Order of May of Military Merit (Argentina); The Grade of Prince Trpimir w/Ribbon and Star (Croatia) The Military Service Cross of Canada

Military Honors
    Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)For Bosnia service Joint Staff, end of tour For service at U.S. Southern Command For service as Supreme Allied Commander - Europe, Commander of the Kosovo conflict
Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
    1st Cavalry Division Upon Retirement
Legion of Merit (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
    Shape 1979 D.A. Staff 1983 MJC 1986 MJC 1991
Silver Star Medal Bronze Star Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster) Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Joint Meritorious Unit Citation National Defense Service Medal (with service star) Vietnam Service Medal (with 3 service stars) Army Service Ribbon Vietnam Campaign Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge Ranger Tab Army Staff Identification Badge Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

Music:

The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Beatles, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Trini Lopez, Bob Dylan, Beethoven

Movies:

The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, Dr. Zhivago

Books:


Moving A Nation to Care
Ilona Meagher

Freedom From Oil
David Sandalow

The War I Always Wanted
Brandon Friedman

Chasing Ghosts
Paul Rieckhoff

Foxes in the Henhouse
Steve Jarding

Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield

The Weather Makers
Tim Flannery

The Great Generals Series
Patton
Alan Axelrod
Grant
John Mosier
Eisenhower
John Wukovits
LeMay
Barrett Tillman
MacArthur
Richard B. Frank
Stonewall Jackson
David A Davis

Heroes:

The men and women of the United States Armed Forces

My Blog

Unite Behind Barack Obama

There has never been a more important election in my lifetime -- with a war waging, gas prices at record highs, our health care in crisis, and our nation's standing around the world severely diminishe...
Posted by Wes Clark on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:34:00 PST

A Looming Threat

Last week, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of Senator Jim Webb's New GI Bill by a 75 to 22 vote. The New GI Bill would help veterans keep up with skyrocketing tuition costs and pay for a qual...
Posted by Wes Clark on Wed, 28 May 2008 10:47:00 PST

Serve with me - Vote Now

Today, the WesPAC and Democrats Work communities are launching a contest to determine which Congressional District I am going to visit this summer. This won't be an ordinary visit. I will travel to on...
Posted by Wes Clark on Sat, 24 May 2008 05:26:00 PST

The Vote Is Now

This week, our veterans are counting on us more than ever. Senator Jim Webb's New GI Bill, which would give our returning soldiers the education benefits they need, is up for a Senate vote t...
Posted by Wes Clark on Tue, 20 May 2008 03:23:00 PST

Ready to do battle for Shulman in New Jersey

To keep this ad running, donate to Dr. Shulman through Wespac's Act Blue Page.Help WesPAC Help Democrats Win!Roll Call: General Clark Ready to Do Battle for Shulman (NJ) May 13, 2008 | Roll ...
Posted by Wes Clark on Wed, 14 May 2008 04:21:00 PST

Knowing What It Takes

It's no surprise that a war veteran, Senator Jim Webb, has led the fight in expanding the GI Bill to give our troops the education benefits they were promised. Those who have worn the uniform know fir...
Posted by Wes Clark on Thu, 01 May 2008 08:58:00 PST

The Surge

The goal of the surge was never just to reduce violence in Iraq.George Bush and John McCain sold us the surge as a means to give the Iraqis the time they needed to achieve political accommodation.&nbs...
Posted by Wes Clark on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:56:00 PST

McCain must lead the charge

McCain must lead the chargeA new GI Bill needs his support, yet the war-hero candidate appears reluctant.By Wesley K. Clark and Jon Soltz | April 10, 2008 Sen. John McCain served his nation with hono...
Posted by Wes Clark on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:39:00 PST

Tell John McCain to do the right thing and co-sponsor the new GI Bill.

Tell John McCain to do the right thing and co-sponsor the new GI Bill.Robert Lopez served 8 years in our military, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan as a tank commander. He was told he’d get his ...
Posted by Wes Clark on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:16:00 PST

Bloodbath

"It’s going to be a bloodbath."That’s what National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman John Ensign promised Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu in her re-election race this fall. And we ...
Posted by Wes Clark on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:28:00 PST