Kerry doesn't back down, by Edward M. Kennedy

[Feanorcurufinwe]

JOHN KERRY was 26 years old when he came home as a war hero from Vietnam, testified before the Senate, and electrified the country by asking the famous question, "How can you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?"

I met John that day, and I've admired him ever since, especially his dedication to public service. He's a veteran of many legislative battles in Congress. He has the ability to see what's right and the courage to see every battle through. President Kennedy could call him a profile in courage, and so do I.

Kerry is not afraid of the tough fights. In fact, he goes after them. He's determined. He's committed, and he doesn't back down. He has the strength of character we need in the president of the United States in these difficult years for our country and the world.

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John inspires me with his profound appreciation for the struggles of working families and his dedication to improving their lives He has the qualities of intelligence, integrity, caring, judgment, and political ability essential to lead America in a dangerous world, including the experience in foreign policy to rebuild our broken relationships with our friends and allies.

America needs those qualities in our president now more than ever. With Kerry in the White House, we won't have to wait any longer.
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2004/01/19/kerry_doesnt_back_down/

[maddezmom]

1. thanks for posting :)

[sandnsea]

2. He's been fighting the good fight

Some of the best of what this country has accomplished in the last twenty years is because of John Kerry. We need a Democrat's Democrat if we ever have a chance of keeping the promise of America to the next generation. No more compromising centrist apologists, true liberal Democratic values, that's what I want!

[sangha]

3. Kerry doesn't just fight

He fights the important battles. Viet Nam, BCCI, Iran/Contra, etc

[blm]

4. Taking on the BFEE is never easy. Few have done it.

Some have not survived.

[sangha]

5. Maybe that's why Kerry flies his helicopters

:-)

[Raya]

8. I would love it if Kerry critics could be conned into looking at Kerry's

stellar record, instead to campaign garbage that has been
distributed over the last year.

[Hippo_Tron]

6. Ted Kennedy for chief of staff?

The Republicans would be shitting themselves...

[Feanorcurufinwe]

7. Ted Kennedy will be staying in the Senate

with his seniority, it's the only thing that makes sense. But with John Kerry in the White House he'll be able to do a whole lot more.

[Guaranteed]

9. ROFL

I loved Kennedy's speech last week, but...Kerry wasn't there for us when we needed him most. I even forgave him for it, and then he screwed us again when Saddam was captured.

I can only laugh when people tout Kerry's leadership.

[blm]

10. Then try studying BCCI and IranContra

and note the fact that Kerry has exposed more government corruption than any lawmaker in modern history. And he did it with many in his own party lining up against his actions. He did it anyway.

He worked 10 years on the Kyoto Protocol while corporatist Dems like Dean were seeking to DEREGULATE businesses in their states.