Statement by John Kerry on Thwarted Airline Terrorist Attacks

[The Straight Story]

Statement by John Kerry on Thwarted Airline Terrorist Attacks

Washington, DC – Senator John Kerry released the following statement on the thwarted terror plot:

"We are all incredibly grateful and fortunate that British authorities were able to prevent these attacks before more innocent people could be killed by these ruthless murderers.

"This is a stark reminder that the war on terrorism is global, and extends far beyond Iraq to our very shores. Terrorism is the biggest threat to Americans' security, and this event exposes the misleading myth that we are fighting them over there so we don't have to fight them here. In fact, the war in Iraq has become a dangerous distraction, and a profound drain on our financial and military resources.

"Nearly five years after the attacks of 9/11, we are not as safe as we can and must be. Osama bin Laden is still on the loose. The 9/11 Commission's recommendations to secure our most vulnerable infrastructure remain virtually ignored. And, homeland security funding has been cut for cities like Boston and New York.

"It's clear that staying the current course in Iraq is not making the American people any safer at home or abroad, and has hurt our fight in the war on terror. We need to put the focus back where it belongs, and make America as safe as it can and must be."

http://kerry.senate.gov/v3/cfm/record.cfm?id=261694

[Dervill Crow]

1. K&R

:kick:

[mcscajun]

2. Another Kick, another vote.

:thumbsup:

[saltpoint]

3. Kick & recommend for President Kerry.

[proud patriot]

4. well said Senator Kerry

:thumbsup:

[LordLovesAWorkingMan]

5. If our senior statesman says this...

...then that is all the proof I need that it isn't a hoax.

[The Straight Story]

7. That's just asking for a fight on here :)

Mix kerry, terrorism, bush - shake well. Add some gel. Boom! :)

[Der Blaue Engel]

9. The statement isn't about the veracity of the allegations

It's about the failures of the Bush administration in its war on terror. Regardless, it doesn't have to be a hoax for the admin. to have manipulated the facts and events to their advantage.

[LordLovesAWorkingMan]

13. Yup

"Regardless, it doesn't have to be a hoax for the admin. to have manipulated the facts and events to their advantage."

My point exactly.

[EstimatedProphet]

15. Exactly

But be careful saying that on DU, because we're supposed to ignore it.

[bigwillq]

6. Thank you Sen. Kerry!

:bounce:

[pitohui]

8. k & r plus a further question

senator kerry, will you PLEASE take a stand against refusing innocent american travelers who have committed no crime access to lipstick, water, and oh my god the dreaded gatorade?

please support us in putting an end to the "dog and pony show"

no traveler was saved from harm by denying him water, but many will be harmed if they cannot get sufficient hydration

just a thought. :-)

[longship]

10. Recommended and kicked.

:kick:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

11. Yet Another Awesome Statement From Kerry. But I Expect No Less From Him.

That response is exactly the sort of response that should be given. He fuckin rocks.

[wisteria]

12. thanks for posting this great response to the thwarted attack. n/t

[happydreams]

14. Now he should go on and list

the Bush Admin officials who are profiting handsomely from the Iraq War which is really a grab for oil. Then he should re-ask the question about the 14 military bases.

These bastards would have been shut down a long time ago if the dems had stopped half-stepping on this.

[globalvillage]

16. Thank you, Sen Kerry.

Keep saying it. One of these days, the MSM is going to shock everyone and report it.

[Cha]

17. Good, I'm glad Kerry brought

up our vulnerable infrastructure and the stupidity of staying the fucking course.