Hans Janmaat
Dutch politician (1934-2002)
United States Army general and 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate
Wesley Clark is a highly decorated retired U.S. Army officer who commanded NATO forces during the Kosovo War. He ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and was considered a potential candidate in 2008. Clark is now involved in business and consulting work around the world.
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About the Wesley Clark
Wesley Kanne Clarkis a retired United States Army officer. He graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1966 at West Point and was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford, where he obtained a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He later graduated from the Command and General Staff College with a master’s degree in military science. He commanded an infantry company in the Vietnam War, where he was shot four times and awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in combat. Clark served as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO from 1997 to 2000, commanding Operation Allied Force during the Kosovo War. He spent 34 years in the U.S. Army, receiving many military decorations, several honorary knighthoods, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 2003, Clark launched his candidacy for the 2004 Democratic Party presidential primaries. After winning only the Oklahoma state primary, he withdrew from the race in February 2004, endorsing and campaigning for the eventual Democratic nominee, John Kerry. Clark leads a political action committee, “WesPAC”, which he formed after the 2004 primaries and used to support Democratic Party candidates in the 2006 midterm elections. Clark was considered a potential candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2008, but, on September 15, 2007, endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton. After Clinton dropped out of the presidential race, Clark endorsed the then-presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama.
Clark has his own consulting firm, Wesley K. Clark and Associates, and is chairman and CEO of Enverra, a licensed boutique investment bank. He has worked with over 100 private and public companies on energy, security, and financial services. Clark is engaged in business in North America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Between July 2012 and November 2015, he was an honorary special advisor to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta on economic and security matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wesley Clark graduated at the top of his class from West Point, served in the Vietnam War, and commanded NATO forces during the Kosovo War. He received numerous military decorations, including the Silver Star, and spent 34 years in the U.S. Army.
After graduating from West Point, Wesley Clark was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford, where he obtained a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Wesley Clark launched a candidacy for the 2004 Democratic presidential primaries, but withdrew after winning only the Oklahoma primary. He later formed a political action committee, WesPAC, to support Democratic candidates, and was considered a potential candidate for the 2008 Democratic nomination.
Wesley Clark has his own consulting firm, Wesley K. Clark and Associates, and is the chairman and CEO of Enverra, a licensed boutique investment bank. He has worked with companies around the world on energy, security, and financial services.
During his military service, Wesley Clark was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in combat in the Vietnam War, where he was shot four times. He also received many other military decorations and several honorary knighthoods, as well as the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
4 Quotes by Wesley Clark
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As president of the United States, my top priority will be to keep America safe. We’re going to go after the terrorist networks. We’re going to go after Osama bin Laden. We are not going to live in fear in this country.
Wesley ClarkUnited States Army general and 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate
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Europe and America must act together in the face of evil. It’s high time for Americans and Europeans to restore that unity and be able to take actions collectively together.
Wesley ClarkUnited States Army general and 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate
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I think we’re at risk with our democracy. I think we’re dealing with the most closed, imperialistic, nastiest administration in living memory. They even put Richard Nixon to shame.
Wesley ClarkUnited States Army general and 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate
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George W. Bush has helped those who have most, hurt those who have least and ignored everyone in between.
Wesley ClarkUnited States Army general and 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate