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Here's the key quote from a just-released statement on John Warner's retirement, from fellow Virginia Senator Jim Webb:
“While today is a bittersweet announcement for Virginia, the nation and the Senate, it bears emphasis that Senator Warner still has more than a year in office. During that time, he will continue to play a crucial role in formulating a more rational policy in Iraq. Just last week, we saw his leadership and independence on display once more. The President would do well to listen to John Warner during his last year in office.”
It won't happen, but it's a nice thought.
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From one 'leader' to another, James Webb knows what he's talking about when he speaks on John Warner. John Warner is a class act and a true American statesman and patriot. This is the way to go out with dignity and class and Larry Craig shows how to go out with disgrace. I'm glad I live in Virginia.
August 31, 2007 8:40 PM | Reply | Permalink
Now, when Webb says "bittersweet," that usually indicates disappointment, but with an upside.
Is he being truthful, and we're able to stick a dem in there now, or is he being all sentimental, and glad that Warner can kick up his feet?
September 1, 2007 8:58 AM | Reply | Permalink
MasonMcD:
Condsidering Warner's voting record, I am sure Webb is just staying classy, while quietly cheering Warner's retirement. If Warner were to actually vote for a withdrawal bill, that would likely open the flood gates. Until then, the rest of the Republicans will stand with the Decider.
September 1, 2007 12:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
Classy is as classy does. If Warner finds his independence from the GOP party line on Iraq, then I'll grant him patriot status. If he just maintains his WINO status, I'll just rate him as another empty suit. Warner has everything to prove, to me at least.
September 1, 2007 2:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
What makes both of these men--Warner and Webb great men is that their first loyalty is to the nation. Sadly, with most politicans today their first loyalty is to themselves, their second is to the party, and the interests of the nation are lucky to rate honorable mention. When I think of politicans as a rule, I am reminded of something Shaw once said that every profession is a conspiracy against the laity. Thank God that for these 2 at least that is not true. They are great Americans, and my only real regret is there are not more like them running this country. The counter example is alas George W Bush. Surely, the Party must bear some responsiblility for putting him forward and supporting him as they have these past seven years.
September 2, 2007 1:38 AM | Reply | Permalink