Clinton Maps Out Road To Peace

The Hartford Current ^ | 12/3/01 | Eric M. Weiss

[Lucky2]

Former President Clinton told a Hartford audience Sunday that, although the current war against terrorists in Afghanistan will surely succeed, the larger battle of this century will be to create a world in which "there are fewer terrorists and more partners."

In his 55-minute speech, Clinton portrayed the challenges of a "world without walls" that creates tremendous wealth and opportunities, but also global poverty; a world in which democracy is on the rise but in which terrorists have access to "modern weapons to pursue ancient hatreds."

Clinton spoke at a packed Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, on the same stage that was the site of the 1996 presidential debate between Clinton and Republican candidate Bob Dole. His speech Sunday was a fund-raiser for Hebrew Health Care, which operates the Hebrew Home and Hospital in West Hartford. The event is expected to raise more than $300,000 for the facility, a spokeswoman said.

Clinton's speech was serious, almost somber, more like a graduate seminar than political stemwinder. But as in his trademark speeches as president from 1993 until this past January, Clinton drew on dozens of disparate examples, statistics and references to back up his speech.

Clinton said the 21st century will answer the question of, "Which is more important: our differences, or our common humanity as children under God."

He praised the war on terrorism and suggested that the homeland security czar, Tom Ridge, needs more congressional authority to do his job well. He also said the U.S. must do a better job of selling its foreign policies, especially to the Muslim world, where much anger is focused on the U.S. and its support for Israel.

"Most of the Muslim people in the Mideast do not know that the last time we used military power it was to help Muslims in Bosnia and Kosovo. They do not know that America advocated, Israel accepted, but the PLO rejected, the most generous offer to establish a Palestinian state," Clinton said. "They do not know that 500 Muslims died in the World Trade Center, something strictly forbidden by the Koran."

"And they do not know that when the FBI asked for 200 Arabic speakers to translate, there were 15,000 applications," Clinton said. "We have to get into this debate."

Clinton said the estimated $1 billion a month that the U.S. action in Afghanistan is costing "as cheap as a war gets." He said addressing the roots of the anger and resentment across the globe by increasing democracy and quality of life, will be cheaper in the long run.

He advocated additional measures to forgive debt to Third World nations, addressing barriers to free markets, and fighting AIDS, which Clinton estimated could affect 100 million people across the world in the next five years.

He said that a lack of education throughout the world is also a U.S. problem in an interconnected world.

"There are kids who don't know two times two, but believe America and the Jews have brought back the dinosaurs to consume Muslims," he said, referring to madrassahs in Pakistan, religious schools taught by radical clerics instead of educators.

Some of these students of these schools have gone to fight in Afghanistan.

Clinton said whatever the measures will cost, "It's cheaper than going to war."

"We have to win this fight against terrorism," he said, "and we have to fight it wherever we have to fight it and for as long as it takes. But in the end, we have to build a world free of terrorists. Finally, we just have to face the fact that we live in a world without walls, like it or not. And in such a world, the only acceptable future is to build a home for all our children."

Clinton was introduced by state Senate President Pro Tem Kevin B. Sullivan, D-West Hartford.

"Here, you and I are podium to podium, and I'm having a Bob Dole nightmare," Sullivan said to Clinton, referring to the 1996 debate.

Clinton said he and Dole are now good friends, and helping to raise scholarship money for the families of the Sept. 11 victims.

"I wish people could get along as well as we do now, before they get out of politics," Clinton said.

A spokeswoman from Hebrew Health Care declined to say how much Clinton's fee was, saying they were barred from revealing the amount by contract.

Clinton said he would like to go back to "full-time public service" after paying his bills. Clinton still owes a great deal in legal bills stemming from his time as president.

[mlo]

Clinton Maps Out Road To Peace

Clinton who?

[Marysecretary]

The best thing he and hitlery can do for Hebrew Health Care is to quit pardoning and sanctioning terrorists! It'll do wonder for the health of the Jews. He'll never go away, folks. Not even in death will this man be silent.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

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[100%FEDUP]

"This POS had nothing worthwhile to say for 8 years as President, what makes anyone think that anything has changed since then?"

Because he knows he still has the media on his side to spin whatever drivel that comes out of his mouth into gold. This Weiss guy sounds like he's wearing WJC like a hat if you know what I mean!

[f.Christian]

Partners for ponzi bill/hill---rape-extortion-blackmail!

[Straight Vermonter]

a world in which democracy is on the rise

...and the evidence for this is?

[steve-b]

Clinton portrayed the challenges of a "world without walls"

If there were any justice, his world would have walls on three sides and bars on the other one.

[VRWC_minion]

Try living in house with no walls. Gets pretty tough to heat in the winter and keep dry in the rain.

[VRWC_minion]

Try living in house with no walls. Gets pretty tough to heat in the winter and keep dry in the rain.

[Uff Da]

Clinton said he would like to go back to "full-time public service" after paying his bills. Clinton still owes a great deal in legal bills stemming from his time as president.

Now doesn't that just make you want to cry for Clinton??.........I think he should have correctly stated that he still owes a great deal in legal bills stemming from his orgies and perjury during his time as president. I also think there should have been more legal bills for his TREASONOUS BEHAVIOR...............

[cactusSharp]

this is the greatest forum and you guys are the greatest minds going but you missed it BIG TIME. I posted this already and will again.On Cspan Carville and Clinton mentioned FRANCE and that as both are from FRENCH held prior territory,Clinton legally qualifies to run as PRESIDENT of FRANCE.Carvelle added,he(Clinton) is polling 40%. Roth laughed in cross talk about who was taking it serious as well.....So speeches to pay bills then FRANCE for dinner......watch.

[brewcrew]

TORO CACA!

Or is it La Caca del Toro (literally "the $#!+ of the bull")? I don't know - it sounds kind of Spanish to me....

[OldFriend]

Yes sir, we need more peace partners like his good friend Arafat.

[FreedomPoster]

During his speach, I'm sure he was eyeing the blond in the second row, and mapping out a road to piece.

[uglybiker]

Okay. Listen up! Here's my, uh...roadmap!

First, ah get one of my Secret Service guys to get her phone number.

Then ah take her out fer dinner and a show...maybe a box seat at the local Al Sharpton Rally! huh-huh!

Then ah takes her back to my hotel room fer some WWF Smackdown antics and a little lip bitin'!
Note to self: Get room service ta bring some ice fer that! huh-huh!.......

Oh! Ooooooooh! I thought you wanted my Roadmap To Piece!!

d-hyuck! Uhh....nevermind! Jus' fergit what ah just said!

[spald]

Clinton Library Groundbreaking Follows Demolition of Black Landmark
By Marc Morano
CNSNews.com Senior Staff Writer
December 03, 2001

(CNSNews.com) - Former President Bill Clinton breaks ground this week on the site of his future presidential library following the demolition of a century-old freight depot built by former African American slaves.

The depot, which many people considered historically important, was located on the same turf Clinton chose for his library. It was torn down last week following a process that preservationist Gregory Ferguson labeled "underhanded" and "reprehensible."

Continued HERE…

[mountaineer]

Clinton said he would like to go back to "full-time public service" after paying his bills. Clinton still owes a great deal in legal bills stemming from his time as president.

So what exactly has he been doing with the money he's earned since 1/20/01 as a well-paid speaker? He's collected at least $2 million - so why hasn't he gotten around yet to paying legal bills? I'd like to see some of his lawyers start filing suits and garnishing accounts!

[cricket]

"Clinton said the 21st century will answer the question of, "Which is more important: our differences, or our common humanity as children under God."

Beyond barf; how about some real world solutions.

What does one do when there is an entire culture of 'people' who refuse to notch up their 'consciencenous' to a level that 'Humanity' requires to even be considered such; or more specifically, what does one do if Humanity, is the one thing, you do NOT have in common?

Libs can not get beyond the 'level playing field' concept. . .it underlies everything they do/say. Treason? Never. . .just sharing with all God's children. . .

Ban Liberals. . .

[Mr. K]

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