Reply #35: Russert tried to single-handedly force the U.S. into war with Iran by trying to [View All]

[milkyway]

make Dems issue a pledge that they would not let Iran develop a nuclear bomb if they are elected. Thankfully, Clinton and the others had the sense to avoid the absolutist position Russert tried to force on them.

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Russert: I want to ask each of you the same question.

Senator Clinton, would you pledge to the American people that Iran will not develop a nuclear bomb while you are president?

Clinton: I intend to do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.

Russert: But you won't pledge?

Clinton: I am pledging I will do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.

Russert: But, they may.

Clinton: Well, you know, Tim, you asked me if I would pledge, and I have pledged that I will do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.

(Laughter)

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21528787/page/5/

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This is much worse than the usual inanity of these so-called debates. Here's Brian Williams with a brilliant, probing question:

Williams: Senator Dodd, you gave an interview to our local NBC station here today, alluding to problems with Senator Clinton's national electability. What is the point you want to make on that score?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21528787/page/10/

Translated: Senator Dodd, go ahead and take a couple of minutes to rant about Senator Clinton.