Wes Clark Vigorously Defends American Troops

General Wes Clark continues to vigorously defend the lives of the American military by demanding accountability from the Bush administration:

"More than 1700 American troops have died during combat. And according to the Times analysis, as many as 300 deaths could have been prevented if our soldiers were equipped with the right kind of body armor -- armor that costs as little as $260 per set.

We must demand that this Administration pay the costs to ensure our troops get what they need to be effective and secure in their conduct of the mission. This is not about dollars and cents, but about our values as a nation.

In recent days, more reports have emerged from soldiers who claim that not only is the Pentagon falling short of its commitment to equip our troops with the equipment they need, they're even forbidding soldiers from purchasing body armor on their own.

Clearly, Congressional investigation is warranted. When were the needs for additional protection first expressed? Who knew what and when, and why weren't necessary steps taken?

Urge your friends and family to join us in calling on Congress to investigate this critical matter. Our brave men and women in uniform deserve so much better from this Administration, and that's why we must speak out."

Sincerely,

General Wes Clark

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