Richard Clarke's Allegations are False and Misleading

RICHARD CLARKE'S ALLEGATIONS ARE FALSE AND MISLEADING -- (House of Representatives - March 24, 2004)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it is clear why misleading allegations have been made by Richard Clarke, a former adviser of Presidents Clinton and Bush. His motivations have become evident over the last few days to the American people as his comments have been timed to the release for sales of his book. And we learned he was passed over for promotion and that he is a close friend of Rand Beers, an adviser to the current Democratic nominee for President.

Mr. Clarke's strange accusations about Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and President Bush's handling of the war on terrorism are false as the facts refute the rhetoric. President George W. Bush and his team, with our troops, have shown bold leadership to successfully fight the war on terrorism, have encouraged Libya to disarm, inspired Pakistan to deploy 70,000 troops to fight al Qaeda terrorists, and have led to the liberation of millions from terrorist-sponsoring regimes. President Bush has taken the battle to the terrorists so that we can reduce further attacks on American families.

In conclusion, may God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11.