Reply #46: I'm with Maxine.

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Not to take anything away from her or others in the Out of Iraq Caucus, and at the risk of sounding like a Clark "cheerleader" or "hero-worshipper," I think of General Clark as a teacher. I really do. I think I'm reasonably intelligent and well-informed, but when he's interviewed or when he writes on a topic, there's a whole new perspective.

He takes things one step deeper and one step further, globally, and explains things in a clear, concise, and honest way. I think his intellect is just amazing, particularly combined with his experiences and his character. He's taught me a lot, stimulated better questions, and given me new ways to think about things. Just what a great teacher would do -- and then some, because he is soooo extraordinarily insightful.