Moral support, moral values, moral war

Earlier this week, General Clark called President Clinton's Kosovo intervention, "The perfect model for how the U.S. should be operating in world affairs." He said, "We provided leadership during the air campaign. In the aftermath, it was actually the Europeans who provided 80% of the forces, and the military leadership on the ground. This was really U.S. moral support and U.S. guidance, but not U.S. domination."

They loved him then

In 1999, NATO air attacks stopped Serbian forces' reported terror against ethnic-Albanian separatists and ever since has maintained protection of ethnically motivated crimes. Clark was the NATO commander during the 3-month air raids on Serbia-Montenegro. (UPI)

They love him still

"I am confident this question can be resolved, perhaps in several months Kosova will be an independent country and will respect the rights of all its citizens, regardless of their ethnic background and I think this is a future nation that is bright with promise. It will be part of the community of nations and its citizens will have the opportunity to accomplish their dreams." (KohaVision TV, Pristina)

“I think an independent Kosovo will add to the stability of the region. It will terminate these long-lasting questions about the status of Kosovo and it will enable people both in Serbia and in Kosovo to focus on really important issues.” (AP)

receiving the Hasan Prishtina award
Clark, who is on a three-day visit to the disputed province, met Kosovo’s President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Agim Ceku, who said Clark was a great friend of Kosovo, who stood by it in its most difficult times. ”He is and will always be honored by the people of Kosovo." (Defense News)

with Prime Minister Agim Ceku in Djakovica (note street sign and Muslims
waving American flags; outside America, a sight for sore eyes indeed)


down to business touring the NewKo Llamkos Steel factory in Vushtrri
”I believe that Kosovo will be welcomed into the family of the nations and that there will be many opportunities for the citizens of this country to prosper, raise big families and make their dreams come true.” (AFP)

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