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Biden Chides Rivals for Bhutto Statements
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ABC News' Brain Wheeler Reports: At a campaign stop in Waverly, Iowa Sen. Joe Biden criticized his Democratic presidential rivals for their response to the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, saying they ranged from "the ridiculous to the sublime."
Without naming names, Biden said one candidate for president "called on President Bush to send Cheney to Islamabad. The architect of the failed policy in Iraq!" The Delaware senator was referring to a statement Governor Bill Richardson made on Thursday, when he said, "I would send the vice-president, he and Musharraf are buddies."
Of the other Democratic candidates, Senator Biden said, "They're wise enough, because they don't know what to say, just to express sympathy."
At another stop in Waterloo, Biden called Pakistan "the single most dangerous and complicated relationship we have."
Biden continues to condemn the assassination but also describes, in detail, a plan he released in early November for a new US policy towards Pakistan. That plan would triple non-security aid to build schools, roads and hospitals, and make additional funds available depending on the steps taken by Pakistan towards democracy
December 29, 2007 in Biden, Joe | Permalink | User Comments (3)
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From his plan to Federalize Iraq to his proposed change in NOVEMBER for our relationship with Pakistan this shows that Biden is the deepest thinking and farthest looking foriegn policy candidate in this race, regardless of party.
He can't win the nomination, but he would clean up in the general. Its a shame that our politics can recognize the contributions he can offer. Next Sec of State?
Posted by: SZSPEAK | Dec 30, 2007 4:29:51 AM
Amen !
Posted by: TYSPOCK | Dec 30, 2007 10:56:21 AM
Time and time again, Biden shows that he has a deep understanding of the world that no other candidate has...until they hear it from Joe.
Posted by: Chris | Jan 1, 2008 8:55:38 AM
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