Webb arrived, receiving thunderous applause. He walked the room and began shaking hands, kissing babies and answering several individual questions before he took the stage.
Webb first thanked everyone for their support. He brought up the fact that he was in Vietnam when he heard that there was a movement to draft him to run for Senate.
He wasted no time in jumping into the issues which are the foundation of his campaign. After almost every sentence, Webb received roaring applause. The crowd became even more pumped when Webb started to talk about Iraq and how he felt about the war.
Webb said that while John Edwards stated that there are two Americas, he believes that there are in actuality three.
My favorite part of the afternoon was when Webb explained why he was wearing work boots. He said that his son Jim, who is set to be deployed to Iraq this summer, said to him +óGé¼+ôGeorge Allen wears cowboy boots all of the time, well I have never seen a cowboy in Virginia.+óGé¼-¥ Webb then decided that he would wear his son+óGé¼Gäós combat boots from there on out.
This is just another example of how Webb down to earth, compassionate he is. Webb just is not your and average politician.
He talked about how he became an author after he was wounded in Vietnam. Webb stated that he never intended to be a writer, but now he feels grateful to have been able to see the world in that way.
The crowd asked several questions, including how he felt about Murtha+óGé¼Gäós timetable for Iraq. Webb stated that he is close friends with Murtha and has a high level of respect for him. However, Webb is concerned that if we try to set a time table for pulling out of Iraq, then the discussion and debate will then be focused on the date of the pullout, when it should be focused elsewhere.
Webb demonstrated again today, that he is exactly who Virginians need to return fairness and a sense of honor back to the government of the country.
