Play us this day our daily Race Card:

Administration supporters expect Rice to be a highly effective witness in rebutting Clarke's accusations.

"The woman oozes expertise and sincerity," said former Republican National chairman Rich Bond. "I'm glad the White House came around to allow her to say publicly what she's already told the commission privately. The old adage is, 'Get it out, get it out, get it out.' If the Democrats want to slap around an African American woman, let them try."

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"I think Condi Rice on her worst day is worth ten of Richard Clarke on his best day," Bond said. "The imagery of George Bush standing on the rubble of 9/11 overrides anything Clarke can say."