MEMRI:Iranian News Agency Alleges Presidential Candidate John Kerry Sends Email Message

http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD66104 ^ | 2-12-04 | Tehran Times

[OXENinFLA]

Iranian News Agency Alleges Presidential Candidate John Kerry Sends Email Message

According to an article published in the Tehran Times, the office of U.S. Senator and leading Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry sent an email message to the Mehr News Agency. The following is the article as it appeared in English:(1)

"The office of Senator John Kerry, the frontrunner in the Democratic presidential primary in the U.S., sent the Mehr News Agency an email saying that Kerry will try to repair the damage done by the incumbent president if he wins the election. The text of the e-mail follows:

"'As Americans who have lived and worked extensively overseas, we have personally witnessed the high regard with which people around the world have historically viewed the United States. Sadly, we are also painfully aware of how the actions and the attitudes demonstrated by the U.S. government over the past three years have threatened the goodwill earned by presidents of both parties over many decades and put many of our international relationships at risk.

"'It is in the urgent interests of the people of the United States to restore our country's credibility in the eyes of the world. America needs the kind of leadership that will repair alliances with countries on every continent that have been so damaged in the past few years, as well as build new friendships and overcome tensions with others.

"'We are convinced that John Kerry is the candidate best qualified to meet this challenge. Senator Kerry has the diplomatic skill and temperament as well as a lifetime of accomplishments in [the] field of international affairs. He believes that collaboration with other countries is crucial to efforts to win the war on terror and make America safer.

"'An understanding of global affairs is essential in these times, and central to this campaign. Kerry has the experience and the understanding necessary to successfully restore the United States to its position of respect within the community of nations. He has the judgment and vision necessary to assure that the United States fulfills a leadership role in meeting the challenges we face throughout the world.

"'The current Administration's policies of unilateralism and rejection of important international initiatives, from the Kyoto Accords to the Biological Weapons Convention, have alienated much of the world and squandered remarkable reserves of support after 9/11. This climate of hostility affects us all, but most especially impacts those who reside overseas. Disappointment with current U.S. leadership is widespread, extending not just to the corridors of power and politics, but to the man and woman on the street as well.

"'We believe John Kerry is the Democrat who can go toe-to-toe against the current Administration on national security and defense issues. We also remain convinced that John Kerry has the best chance of beating the incumbent in November, and putting America on a new course that will lead to a safer, more secure, and more stable world.'"

Endnote: (1) Tehran Times (Iran), February 8, 2004.

[OXENinFLA]

OK!

[OXENinFLA]

When will he go over and ask for donations?

[mewzilla]

John Kerry's campaign slogan: Peace In Our Effing Time!

[Libertina]

I hope the American public understands that if this man gets elected - goodbye sovereignty.

[The Wizard]

this has to be a dirty trick...I mean this guy is not goling to be elected, but he ain't this dumb

[Semper Paratus]

Isn't that what the 'rats accused Reagan of doing in 1980 with Iran?

[The Wizard]

this has to be a dirty trick...I mean this guy is not going to be elected, but he ain't this dumb

[dglang]

he's a total traitor

[finnman69]

[Bob J]

As Americans who have lived and worked extensively overseas...

Did this come from the Kerry campaign or from some other dem special interest group?

[Quilla]

Read this same email in the Tehran Times this morning here:

http://www.tehrantimes.com/archives/Description.asp?Da=2/8/2004&Cat=2&Num=026

He's actually apologizing to the mullahs. We're at war, Sen. Kerry, stfu!

[judicial meanz]

Disgusting and bordering downright treason!

I hope him or the other clones of him running for the Democratic nomination never see themselves elected, or we are ruined as a free country and a sovereign nation.

[mewzilla]

...but he ain't this dumb.

But he is that arrogant...

[Semper Paratus]

Actually it sounds like MEMRI got spammed the Kerry campaign.

[OXENinFLA]

Not sure MEMRI is very reputable, I'm not so sure of the Tehran times.

[OXENinFLA]

Not sure, MEMRI...........

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

"'It is in the urgent interests of the people of the United States to restore our country's credibility in the eyes of the world."

Oh.

My.

G-D.

The man certainly is quick to strap on those diplomatic kneepads, isn't he...? :)

[OXENinFLA]

Now let see if Hannity picks up on this, I'll be sure to listen on my drive Home

[Mo1]

I heard about this the other day .. there was a thread about it

When will he go over there ??

I hear he's planning a trip to Europe soon