FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2008

Open Letter from Former Admirals and Generals
Supporting Hillary Clinton

The challenges facing our nation today are among the most difficult of any time in our history. We are fighting wars on two fronts. Our credibility and leadership in the world have been eroded; our alliances are frayed; our armed forces are under strain.

As retired flag and general officers, we have devoted our lives to our country. We have hundreds of thousands of men and women on the front lines that have done the same. At this critical time in our nation's history, our men and women in uniform deserve better than a presidential debate mired in trivia. The stakes are simply too high. As we are poised to choose our next Commander-in-Chief, we should not allow the media to divert attention from the real issues. What matters is who is ready and inspired to lead -- who can be Commander-in -Chief on Day One.

It is imperative that our new President knows how and when to use force and diplomacy judiciously, to know how to deploy the olive branch and the arrow. The President needs to be ready to act swiftly and decisively in a crisis. And we think our next President must restore our moral authority and leadership around the world with the courage to meet with our adversaries when appropriate, and the wisdom to pursue diplomacy wisely.

It is especially important to understand the military and diplomatic challenges facing us in Iraq, and to end the Iraq war responsibly and safely. It is also important to rededicate ourselves to winning in Afghanistan, the forgotten front line in our fight against terrorism.

In these critical areas, it is clear to us that Senator Clinton is the candidate best qualified to be our nation's next Commander-in-Chief.

We believe that she has real understanding of the military through her diligent service on the Senate Armed Services Committee. She has worked tirelessly to ensure our men and women in uniform are properly trained and equipped to be sent to battle. And she has fought to make certain that they are treated with dignity when they return home. We have personally and closely observed her respect for our armed forces, and she has earned their respect. And ours.
We hope that as a country, we will now turn our attention to the critical issues that will determine the future of our great Nation.
General Wesley Clark
General Henry Hugh Shelton
Admiral William Owens
Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard
Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy
Lt. Gen. Donald Kerrick
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak, Jr.
Major General Roger R. Blunt
Major General George Buskirk, Jr.
Major General Paul D. Eaton
Major General Antonio M. Taguba
Brigadier General Michael Dunn
Brigadier General Evelyn "Pat" Foote
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard
Brigadier General Jack Yeager
Brigadier General John M. Watkins, Jr.
Rear Admiral Roland G. Guilbault
Rear Admiral Stuart F. Platt
Rear Admiral David Stone

OBAMA HQ OPENING:

Obama Campaign to Open Headquarters in Kentucky
Will Hold Office Opening Celebration on Saturday

CHICAGO, IL-- The Obama campaign announced today it will open a campaign headquarters in Louisville, KY. Friends and supporters of the campaign will join U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth for a grand opening celebration tomorrow morning, Saturday, March 29th. The Obama campaign is the first Democratic presidential campaign to open offices in Kentucky.

"We are focused on building a true grassroots organization in Kentucky," said David Plouffe, Obama's National Campaign Manager. "Our Louisville headquarters will give our supporters and volunteers an opportunity to get involved on the ground level of Barack Obama's campaign for change."

Louisville Headquarters Grand Opening

WHO: Congressmen John Yarmuth

Friends and Supporters of the Obama Campaign

WHAT: Obama Louisville Headquarters Grand Opening Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2008 10:30 AM

WHERE: Obama Louisville Headquarters Office

900 East Market Street

Louisville, KY 40202