Harold Ford: America's Soldiers Are "Oil Cops"

An article in the Carroll County News-Leader details a campaign visit by Harold Ford, Jr to a plant there. He had some interesting things to say:

As far as priorities, he says the U.S. must find a way to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil, and especially Middle East oil.

"It will reduce the likelihood of U.S. soldiers having to serve as oil cops in the Middle East....

"Oil Cops." I hope the many families of Tennessee servicemen and women hear about this one.

He also said:

Another lead item of importance that needs attention is education, says Ford.

"We’re falling behind the rest of the world in producing smart workers and entrepreneurs," he pointed out. "China and India are surpassing us because their workforce is smarter than ours."

So where has the Congressman been as far as Memphis City Schools, which fall in his district? He may be issuing statements and press releases but where's the action down in the trenches?

Keep on digging, Harold. Fall '06 is a long way off and you're climbing a long, long road.