Bill Clinton, speaking from Africa, expressed support for a very tough UN resolution that tells Saddam that inspections and disarmament are a requirement. Clinton adds that "if he doesn't comply," a U.N. resolution should make clear that the international community "is authorized to use force."

This is a remarkably tougher stance than the Daschle Democrats have taken, but unlike Daschle, Clinton isn't trying to protect his position as the illegitimate plurality leader.