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Wesley Clark is an American political figure born on December 23, 1944. He served in a significant role in the United States military and has had a wide-reaching influence in politics.

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Famous Wesley Clark Quotes

“President George Bush had the courage and the vision and we will always be grateful to President George Bush for that tremendous leadership and statesmanship.”

President Vision Grateful Be Grateful Statesmanship

Author:Wesley Clark

“I think we should be very clear on this. You know, this country was founded on the principles of the Enlightenment... It was the idea that people could talk, reason, have dialogue, discuss the issues. It wasn't founded on the idea that someone would get struck by a divine inspiration and know everything right from wrong. I mean, people who founded this country had religion, they had strong beliefs, but they believed in reason, in dialogue, in civil discourse. We can't lose that in this country. We've got to get it back.”

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“Working together, we can build a world in which the rule of law - not the rule of force - governs relations between states. A world in which leaders respect the rights of their people, and nations seek peace, not destruction or domination. And neither we nor anyone else should live in fear ever again.”

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“We've never finished the investigation of 9/11 and whether the administration actually misused the intel information it had. The evidence seems pretty clear to me. I've seen that for a long time.”

Long Seems Clear Information Long Time Evidence Finished Administration Conspiracy Investigation Misused

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“George W. Bush has helped those who have most, hurt those who have least and ignored everyone in between.”

Hurt Ignored

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“I think we're at risk with our democracy. I think we're dealing with the most closed, imperialistic, nastiest administration in living memory. They even put Richard Nixon to shame.”

Thinking Memories Democracy Risk Shame Administration Nasty

Author:Wesley Clark

“It doesn't take any more energy to create a big dream than it does to create a little one.”

Littles Doe Dream Bigs Energy Goal

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“You need people with the courage to stand up and voice their opposition without being labeled unpatriotic.”

People Needs Voice Opposition Patriotism Unpatriotic

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“Already the scent of victory is in the air.”

Air Victory Scent

Author:Wesley Clark

“The campaign in Iraq illustrates the continuing progress of military technology and tactics, but if there is a single overriding lesson it must be this: American military power, especially when buttressed by Britain's, is virtually unchallengeable today. Take us on? Don't try! And that's not hubris, it's just plain fact.”

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“Everybody in the military has a reputation, and usually it doesn't come out to the public.”

Military Reputation

Author:Wesley Clark

“I like Hilary Clinton. I think she's - she's a fantastic leader.”

Thinking Leader Clinton Fantastic Hilary Clinton

Author:Wesley Clark

“Veterans have had a long record of leaning towards the Republican Party. I think that's changing. I think that President Obama has the strongest record with veterans among any president in my lifetime.”

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“What I learned in the military is that gossip starts early and it stays forever.”

Forever Military Gossip

Author:Wesley Clark

“You have to be true to what you believe in and do your duty.”

Believe Duty Being True

Author:Wesley Clark

About the Author

Born: December 23, 1944
Known for: Political figure
Quotes: 65

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