Democratic Candidates Offered Strong Leadership for America's Future at NH Debate
Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement following today's CNN/WMUR/NH Union Leader Democratic Presidential Debate:
“Tonight our Democratic field of candidates again did what their Republican counterparts have yet to do. They articulated a real vision of strong leadership for America's future.
"On the issue of Iraq our candidates agreed it's past time to end the war and refocus on fighting terrorism and strengthening our national security, a stark contrast to the Republican field's blind support for continuing the President's failed strategy. On a range of other issues, from making health care affordable for every American to addressing immigration reform in a practical way, Democrats offered real solutions. Our candidates showed they're ready to address the challenges confronting the American people, made it clear that the Democratic Party's values are America's values, and showed a Democratic field that looks like the America they aspire to lead.
"The choice for 2008 is clear: Democrats who offer real leadership for a strong America, or Republicans facing an identity crisis who on Wednesday will no doubt reiterate that they offer nothing more than the same divisiveness and failed policies of the Bush Administration.”
