Archive for April, 2008

17 Apr

After two years of service in Iraq, Asian American lawyer and U.S. Army Captain was honored as a general

We came across this interesting news from various sources (Legal News Blog, and PRWeb):

James Van Thach, an Asian American lawyer and U.S. Army Captain, who voluntarily enlisted himself with the U.S. Army Infantry after September 11, 2001 and has served in Iraq for the past two years as a military advisor was recently presented with […]

08 Apr

McCain’s opening statement at the Petraeus hearing today

Senator McCain delivered his opening statement at the Petraeus hearing today April 8, 2008:

My Friends,
Today, I had the privilege to hear from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker on the current state of the war in Iraq and the progress that has been made there. We owe these two patriotic Americans a debt of gratitude for their selfless […]

02 Apr

On citizenship and the call to serve

Speaking at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., this morning, McCain delivered a speech calling on Americans to serve their country.
Describing citizenship as “countless acts of love, kindness and courage that have no witness”, McCain called on Americans to participate beyond voting.
“For too many Americans, the idea of good citizenship does not extend beyond […]

02 Apr

Voice from Iraq

In her April 1 column, Kathleen Parker of The Baltimore Sun gives voice to those who are most affected by the Iraq war - the Iraqi people.
Iraqi journalist wants McCain to finish the job
If Iraqis could elect America’s next president, chances are good that the next occupant of the Oval Office would be Gen. David […]