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POPSObama Rejects Clark's Statement As I posted at the time, Clark's argument was valid, but " probably not the smartest thing to say ." While pointing out that McCain's military experience never really included life or death command decisions, Clark said, "I don’t think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become president." Not really the best way to put that.
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POPSDefending Wes Clark Cont... "Is what Wesley Clark said true? Let's check some other facts: John McCain made claims about progress in security by walking through the streets of Baghdad. But as I recall, he was protected by at least a platoon of American soldiers and helicopters lying overhead. In matters of national security, as General Clark pointed out, "it's a matter of understanding risk," and it's "gauging your opponents;" and it's also a "matter of being held accountable."