John Edwards press conference on terrorism (excerpts)

[be inspired]

Run time: 02:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_rEBJlKnhY   Posted on YouTube: June 07, 2007 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: June 08, 2007 By DU Member: be inspired Views on DU: 1323

 
John Edwards gave a press conference on his strategy to deal with terrorism today. This video is an excerpt. Here is a quote from part of the speech:

We need a smart national security strategy to shut down terrorists, not a political strategy to shut down debate, which is what this president is engaged in. It actually doesn’t help, by the way, that the Republican presidential candidates seem intent on trying to one-up each other to try to be a bigger, badder George Bush. They want to become George Bush on steroids. I hope they, and all the candidates, both Democratic and Republican, will direct their attention to offering real plans to stopping terrorists instead of just political rhetoric.

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You can read the entire speech on Tracy Joan's diary at Daily Kos.

[dk2]

1. Cast the fear aside.

Thank for this video - John Edwards has it right. This admin has kept us in fear. It is bad enought to fear an enemy without the Govt. trying to make you fear them all the more.

WE need John Edwards in the White house.

[ultraist]

2. K&R

:kick:

[benny05]

3. I'm so glad Sen Edwards is bold

and not buying into the GWoT meme. It's crap in 2007.

[be inspired]

5. Crap is a good word.

It stands for Crazy Republicans Acting Political.

[benny05]

8. LOL!

I'll have to remember that one. Wish I could give you another Rec'd just for that!

[seashorelady]

6. No weasel words here.

That's about as plain spoken as one can get.

[calteacherguy]

4. Sounds a lot like Wes Clark.

He must be taking good notes. :thumbsup:

[be inspired]

9. Military leaders advising him

Actually, I suspect it's because he has a number of <a href="http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20070523-military-advisory-group/">military leaders advising him.</a>

[ChiciB1]

7. I Really Like The Way John Edwards Delivers His Messages...

not too strident or overly loud. I feel comfortable listening to him!

Thanks for the link, I of course don't need encouragement regarding Edwards as I'm still a supporter of him.

Of late he's been very bold in many of his statement even when others don't dare to go there!

Go, Johnny, Go! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO!

[waiting for hope]

10. The latest polls are showing

that whomever is speaking most boldly against the war will be the winner in 2008....Edwards is that one.

KICK! (I rec'd it earlier)...

[benny05]

11. Indeed boldness is needed

and the polls will go up as we see more leadership qualities.