Vilsack prepares to run for president, make it less obvious
Says, governors' duties extend to foreign policy
(from kcci.com)
WASHINGTON --
Gov. Tom Vilsack made a trip to
Washington Tuesday, speaking about Iraq and his role in foreign
policy.
Vilsack spoke at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He said governors across the nation have grown increasingly knowledgeable about foreign affairs as their jobs have evolved to include issues such as homeland security and international investment.
Vilsack said he's not at a disadvantage dealing with international issues -- a critical point if the Democratic governor decides to run for the White House in 2008.
On the topic of Iraq, Vilsack subtly criticized potential 2008 rivals such as Sens. John Kerry and Hillary Clinton by questioning whether Congress asked the tough questions before the troops went to war.
Vilsack spoke at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He said governors across the nation have grown increasingly knowledgeable about foreign affairs as their jobs have evolved to include issues such as homeland security and international investment.
Vilsack said he's not at a disadvantage dealing with international issues -- a critical point if the Democratic governor decides to run for the White House in 2008.
On the topic of Iraq, Vilsack subtly criticized potential 2008 rivals such as Sens. John Kerry and Hillary Clinton by questioning whether Congress asked the tough questions before the troops went to war.
He also cautioned against exiting Iraq hastily and leaving an unstable country to its own fate.
Posted: Wed - June 14, 2006 at 08:59 AM
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