For Immediate Release
September 25, 2003

General Wesley Clark's Statement on Rise in Poverty

"When I released my job creation plan, I said that tax cuts for the rich were making Americans poor. Today, the Census Bureau reported just how poor those tax cuts are making America's families."

"Since President Bush took office, the number of poor Americans has increased by 3 million. Some 1.7 million people descended into poverty in 2002 alone, according to Census figures."

"Meanwhile, in the three years under Mr. Bush, the American economy has lost more than three million private-sector jobs."

"With a record like this, he shouldn't be running for President, he should be running for the Hills."

"The best anti-poverty program is a job. And that's why as President my top priority will be to create jobs for America's families."