Retired General Wesley Clark Takes Colorado by Storm in Support Of Jay Fawcett, Candidate, Congressional District 5

Monday July 17, 10:00 am ET

Clark to Headline Events in Boulder and Colorado Springs; Fawcett to Release Policy Statement on Iraq and the War on Terrorism.

COLORADO SPRINGS, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- War hero, military leader and former Presidential Candidate Wesley K. Clark will sweep the Front Range this Wednesday July 19, in support of Jay Fawcett, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 5.

Clark, a leading voice on U.S. national security issues, and a powerful advocate for new, innovative solutions to the domestic and international challenges facing America, said Fawcett is "just the kind of leader Colorado deserves to have in Washington, DC."

"Jay Fawcett is a decorated veteran and a fighting Democrat, and I am proud to put my support behind a man who has served his country with such integrity," said Clark, who led the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson from 1980-1982. "His honorable service in the United States Air Force, his work in the private sector and his life as a family man provide Jay with the experience and perspective we need on Capitol Hill in these trying times at home and abroad."

During the day-long series of campaign events, Fawcett will also stand shoulder-to-shoulder with General Clark in announcing a new policy statement on the war on terrorism and raising questions about the results of four years of combat operations in Iraq.

"By asking these questions and speaking out on the issues which directly impact so many citizens of Colorado Springs, we are not being disrespectful, unpatriotic, or unsupportive. We are being Americans," said Fawcett. "We deserve some answers."

Wednesday's event schedule includes two public events:

Breakfast with the General & Jay

The Boulder County Democratic Party and the Democratic Women of Boulder County will host a buffet breakfast with General Clark and Jay Fawcett, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at the Spice of Life Event Center, located at the Flatirons Golf Course, 5706 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO. Cost is $25. General Clark will arrive and speak shortly after 9 a.m. He will take questions after speaking. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to boucher.susan@gmail.com or 303-641-8981.

A VIP Luncheon hosted by Melat, Pressman & Higbie

Susan and Justin Melat, Jane and Alan Higbie, and Glenn Pressman and Laura Feldman will host a VIP Luncheon with Special Guest General Clark and Jay Fawcett, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. $250 Contribution Due to limited seating, RSVP is required. For more information contact the campaign at info@fawcett4congress.com or call (719) 510-8201.

The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA)

The Retired Enlisted Association will welcome two of its own, when Clark and Fawcett visit TREA headquarters, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The event will be free and open to the public, so please arrive early, as the space is limited! For more information contact the campaign at info@fawcett4congress.com or call (719) 510-8201. With its focus on enhancing the quality of life for uniformed services enlisted personnel, their families and survivors, and stopping the erosion of earned benefits, TREA provides valuable services to military personnel.

"I am proud to work hard in support of Jay Fawcett in his campaign to lead the people of Colorado Springs and the 5th Congressional District," said Clark. "He will be part of Colorado's Team in Washington with my friend Senator Salazar to stand up and give people the peace of mind of knowing that government is doing its work while they are doing theirs."

About Jay Fawcett

Colorado Springs resident Jay Fawcett is the Democratic candidate for the 5th Congressional District. As the Democratic nominee, Fawcett has been endorsed by Senator Ken Salazar, Senator John Kerry, Senator Max Cleland, and General Hugh Shelton, Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff to name a few. Please visit www.fawcett4congress.com to see complete list.

Fawcett is a graduate, former professor, and a former headquarters' squadron commander of the Air Force Academy. Fawcett was deployed into military action in the first Gulf War serving in Desert Shield and the initial helicopter assault into Iraq during Desert Storm. Fawcett was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions. At Langley Air Force Base in Virginia Jay served on the staff of the Deputy Commander for Operations of Air Combat Command. In 1998, after serving his country in combat and during the Cold War, Lt Col Fawcett retired from the Air Force and began working at US Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base.

About Wesley K. Clark

Wesley Clark, a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army, was a 2004 Democratic candidate for president and is a potential candidate for 2008. Prior to that, Clark enjoyed a distinguished 34-year career in the Army and Department of Defense. As the Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO from 1997 to 2000, Clark commanded Operation Allied Force in the Kosovo conflict. Before this, he had a distinguished career in the Army and the Department of Defense. Currently, Clark leads WesPAC, a political action committee dedicated to electing Democrats to office, and providing leadership on U.S. national security issues.