If KerryVision were to give out an Award for Decency and Integrity, Senator Joe Biden would surely be a recipient. During yesterday's debate of his Iraq Federalism Amendment, Biden acknowledged Senator Kerry's continued leadership on the issue. This was high praise indeed, and amazingly heartfelt.
Biden's expression of gratitude and respect for John Kerry came shortly after the Senator had spoken in support of the amendment and had again voiced his concerns about the situation in Iraq.
"This plan recognizes the reality that the Iraq government has not made any significant progress toward the goal of national reconciliation between Sunnis and Shiites," Kerry said in a subsequent press release. "We need a 'plan B' for Iraq. Based on what we've seen from Iraqi politicians - who in the end are representing the will of their constituents - it is increasingly clear that the only viable political solution is a federal solution."
Kerry's expression of support for the amendment also drew praise from Senator Warner, who credited him with having been one of the first in the Senate to consider the federalist approach. The Biden Amendment should come to a vote at some point this morning.
Comments (2)
Posted by beachmom | September 26, 2007 9:34 AM
Thanks for providing these videos. That is interesting that Biden said Kerry's support for his amendment gives it more international respect.
Posted by Connie | September 26, 2007 1:37 PM
Thank you, Kerstin, for these videos which finally give JK the credit he deserves for providing both the plan for a potential political settlement in Iraq, and a plan for an orderly exit which protects the Iraqi people who have been so victimized by Bush's war.
It's downright heartwarming, yes I'll use that term, to see not only a fellow democrat, but also a republican, acknowledging JK's leadership on this issue all along, even when he had relatively no support from most of his colleagues. It's our good fortune that JK is not a small man, and simply does not hold grudges. He teaches us on so many levels to work for the common good, and to move beyond all the slights to the personality. And I thank JK for the history lesson -- he certainly wants an informed citizenry!