The General’s Supervisor
From yesterday’s Opinion Journal Best Of The Web:
Hugh Shelton, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, has some harsh words for a fellow former general. The Los Altos (Calif.) Town Crier reports on Shelton’s appearance at a local college:
“What do you think of General Wesley Clark and would you support him as a presidential candidate,” was the question put to him by moderator Dick Henning, assuming that all military men stood in support of each other. General Shelton took a drink of water and Henning said, “I noticed you took a drink on that one!”
“That question makes me wish it were vodka,” said Shelton. “I’ve known Wes for a long time. I will tell you the reason he came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. I’m not going to say whether I’m a Republican or a Democrat. I’ll just say Wes won’t get my vote.”
Here is the actual Article that the quote is pulled from. Read it if you want to read of an example of a military man who actually deserves the adulation the Clark has been receiving. Hugh Shelton is cool.
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Cool, double blockquote.
Comment by Michael — September 25, 2003 @ 2:46 pm
In looking at General Sheltons history I see he never had to deal with the Nato Command Structure. Gee!!! I`m guessing if the Russians were coming unannounced in to my field of command I might send a squadron of more than just helicopters, but then I guess it is easy for some one who wasn`t there to THROW STONES.
Comment by Deb — September 27, 2003 @ 4:27 pm