More reaction:

Clinton:

"I am glad he was captured alive so he can be brought before the bar of justice for decades of tyranny and murder. I hope his capture will speed Iraq's transformation to a secure and self-governing nation."

McCain:

"It's a fantastic day. It's a great tribute to the military and the intelligence and the young men and women who are over there. ... This has a tremendous psychological effect. ... And I hope, once the trial begins and the exposition of the extent of this despot's crimes are known to our European friends and people around the world, it will further justify our actions in Iraq."

Of course Jay Rockefeller is pissing on the parade because another Dem issue is off the table:

"Given the location and circumstances of his capture, it makes it clear that Saddam was not managing the insurgency, and that he had very little control or influence. That is significant and disturbing because it means the insurgents are not fighting for Saddam, they're fighting against the United States."

Dean handles it as any good American should:

"I think the first order of business is to say this is a great day - I congratulate the Iraqi people - and to say that this is a great day for both the American military and the American people and for the Iraqi people."

Update: Here's the rest of the Dean quote:

"This development provides an enormous opportunity to set a new course and take the American label off the war. We must do everything possible to bring the UN, NATO, and other members of the international community back into this effort.

"Now that the dictator is captured, we must also accelerate the transition from occupation to full Iraqi sovereignty."

He couldn't resist adding the UN/NATO/International community BS.

And of course the craziest candidate, Kucinich:

"The United States must reach out to the world community with a new plan to stabilize Iraq, bring U.N. peacekeepers in, and bring U.S. troops home."

OK Dennis. Take your medicine and take a nap.