Reply #104: Iraq [View All]

[Donna Zen]

Yes, Holbrooke and Clark could settle Iraq, with Kerry taking all the front positions for the credit. But I would hope that Clark as VP could act as a special envoy to the ME. He knows the past negotiations well, knows all of the players, and has spoken about changing the regional dynamic with a new regional council. His ideas are sound and fair with a high chance of succeeding. Thinks outside the box that one; and the force is strong.

The problem with the state dept is its funding. State is practically hog-tied and getting worse. While I'm sure Clark would like to rebuild it, I doubt that any repub. congress would go along.

As vp Clark can apply that bi-partisanship that Democrats have chided him for, to actually get something done about the situations. There are still a few multi-lateralist left among the rep. ranks.