Kerry Says He Will Repair Damage [Kerry writes Islamic Republic's English Newspaper]

Tehran Times ^ | 2/8/04 | Tehran Times

[freedom44]

WASHINGTON (Mehr News Agency) -- The office of Senator John Kerry, the frontrunner in the Democratic presidential primary in the U.S., sent the Mehr News Agency an e-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 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.

[freedom44]

Kerry is receiving support from the Iranian government in his bid for Presidency. It's rather disgusting that his office felt the need to send an e-mail to the Iranian governments english language paper.

[mewzilla]

Well, Kerry's got a lock on the Islamist vote. That ought to tell the rest of his supporters something. But I won't hold my breath waiting for them to wake up and smell the coffee.

[WVNan]

That makes me sick at my stomach. That weasel. Chamberlain redux.

[abclily]

This has got to be a hoax. The Kerry organization owns up to this? I really don't believe this happened.

[NYCVirago]

Disgraceful. Do you remember during impeachment, when the Republicans questioned the timing of Clinton's bombing of Iraq, and the Rats whined that politics stops at the water's edge? Here this sleaze is writing to another country's newspaper and denigrating the current Commander-in-Chief. It's a new low.

[holyscroller]

Trolling for Arab/terrorist dollars. Once a traitor, always a traitor

[freedom44]

please ping this, i don't have my ping list with me here.

[cripplecreek]

That should be making big news here.

[freedom44]

Iranians aren't arabs, but the government officials are definitely terrorists.

What's even more disturbing is that this comes at a time of constant demonstrations in Iran for a secular democracy.
What message is that weasel sending to the people of Iran?

[spectre]

I honestly believe Kerry is a shoe-in for president.

Of Syria

[itsinthebag]

Treasonous.

[linn37]

bttt

[John Jorsett]

I infer from this that he wants to sign Kyoto. That ought to be good for an economic death-spiral while we're forming an "international coalition."

[mewzilla]

Kerry's new campaign slogan: Peace In Our Effing Time...

[Revel]

"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."

And add in the world court to that too no doubt. Bush is turning out to be one lucky son of Gun. Because of this sicko Kerry...Many of us that were not intending to vote for him are going to be FORCED to. Bush only has Kerry to thank for that. He sure has no claim to being a conservative.

[beckysueb]

Doesn't matter to them. I have been watching DU lately and the question came up about do we care about qualifications and the answer was a big resounding no! Anybody but Bush. But you are referring to Independents and dissatisfied Repubs. If they continue to listen to the media who will cover this up, it won't matter.

[armymarinemom]

Good grief. This is going to go over well with our troops. Same old dog repeating his same old tricks.

[faithincowboys]

If this isn't a plea to Teheran to cause an October surprise, I don't know what is!

This man Kerry's treason is active and long-standing.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

The tv ad I'd love to see.........

An interior view of a standard voting booth with Kerry and Bush levers in plain sight.
A hand pulls down the Kerry lever and moves to the curtain-opening, vote-casting large lever.
Move to an exterior of the booth as a bearded and turbaned Osama look-a-like emerges with a big smile and a nod.
After a few seconds the focus zooms in to the iris of one eye to a view of the World Trade Towers smoking and on fire.

Democrats have employed fear and hate against Republicans for decades.

This ad is payback.

[faithincowboys]

All Iranian exiles should be made aware of this!