The problem is: These policies of preemption license a war. Preemption, by virtue of international law, is illegal. Our president has already violated international law.
The war in Iraq is illegal. Even planning for the war against Iran is illegal. Tim, we're here in Philadelphia, the birthplace of democracy. I want to know when this democratic Congress is going to stand up for the Constitution and hold the president accountable with Article II, Section 4, an impeachment act.
I think that our democracy is in peril, and unless the Democrats and the Congress stand up for the Constitution, we are going to lose our country. We need to challenge him on this war, but we need to challenge him at his core, and the core is, there needs to be a separation of powers, a balance of powers.
Things are out of balance. It is time for us to stand up for the Constitution of the United States.
Finally, Dennis Kucinich is allowed to speak. Twenty two minutes later, the man that believes so many of our problems would be solved through impeachment gets to make or at least begin to make a case for impeachment. And why not make a case for impeachment? After all, this talk is nice but it is all talk. And thank you Dennis for bringing up international law, our Constitution, and specifically, Article II, Section 4.
Russert: I want to ask each of you the same question.
Senator Clinton, would you pledge to the American people that Iran will not develop a nuclear bomb while you are president?
Clinton: I intend to do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Russert: But you won't pledge?
Clinton: I am pledging I will do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Russert: But, they may.
Clinton: Well, you know, Tim, you asked me if I would pledge, and I have pledged that I will do everything I can to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
(Laughter)
Tim Russert is not allowed to moderate another Democratic debate. If he wants to play this game with Republicans, fine. But these people have the potential to lead us out of darkness while Republicans do not. So please, Tim, ask Chris Matthews to fill in for you or maybe even ask Tom Brokaw to come out of retirement and moderate a debate.
Russert: Senator Edwards?
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