Globe story on helicopter - funny Kerry quote

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Boston Globe
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/02/22/kerry_flight_forced_down_by_mountain_snowstorm/

Kerry flight forced down by mountain snowstorm
February 22, 2008

...
"The weather closed in on us," the Associated Press quoted Kerry as saying. "It went pretty blind, pretty fast and we were around some pretty dangerous ridges. So the pilot exercised his judgment that we were better off putting down there, and we all agreed."

Kerry said the landing was smooth and the group waited for about three hours until the convoy arrived. There was a perimeter guard and an F-16 fighter overhead providing cover.

"We were going to send Biden out to fight the Taliban with snowballs, but we didn't have to do it." he said. "Other than getting a little cold, it was fine."

Once at the air base, the senators continued on to a scheduled stop in Ankara, Turkey.

:)


Longer story and photo at

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iEmHNWLQiWOBtCelix4lsBu3LQKAD8UV14CO0

[PatSeg]

1. That was funny

Thanks.

[gateley]

2. Ha! Good one, Kerry!

I know it was potentially very dangerous - and again, I'm so relieved and grateful they're safe and sound.

[Muttocracy]

3. now here's my question - are they anywhere near the Kurd/Turkey conflict today??? nt

[jillan]

4. I don't know - there doesn't seem to be alot of press on their trip.

[jillan]

5. Everyone, make sure you check out the pic.

Biden looks sooooo goooood :P
(even for a man that almost had to fight the Taliban with snowballs).

[Muttocracy]

6. I'd want Joe on my side in a snowball fight! :)