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.

[Paul_B]

Simply beyond belief. Near treasonous. Unless disproved, this validates everything that has been said about Kerry's patriotism.

[reagan_fanatic]

"Ich bin ein Islamist."

[Howlin]

A "Just When You Think You've Seen It All" ping

[GiveEmDubya]

Kerry's appeasenik base was already voting for him. The hardcore Islamists were already voting for him. My point is if John & Jane Public get wind of things like this, they will get turned off and support Bush.

The question is, will they get wind of it?

[Paul_B]

Is it possible that Kerry has been the victim of a hoax, a false email sent out in his name? Even if these are his sentiments - I have no problem believing that - I do find it hard to believe he would extend his views to a hostile state, and thus make himself vulnerable here.

[mystery-ak]

If this is true and if Kerry gets elected, our troops have spent te last 2 years fighting the WOT for nothing......what a POS.

[OldFriend]

Your #82 says it best!

[ChadGore]

I guess Kerry never met a mullah he didn't like.

[goldstategop]

Jean F. Cheri believes in practicing French Love towards Iran's Mullahs.

[Tunehead54]

Was this SOB one of the 95 who voted against Kyoto?

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I thought it was 98-0 against the KP. Given his absences he probably is one of the two that failed to vote.

PK Mom - here's a question for you - how did kerry (he's a Viet Nam Vet you know) vote on the Kyoto treaty? Inquiring minds want to know! Googling now ... ;-)

[anniegetyourgun]

I think that's what they mean by "anybody but Bush."

[woofie]

I'll vote for Kerry as President of Iran

[sinkspur]

It's stuff like this, when we publicize it well, that can stoke a little anger in the Republican base.

This is a colossally stupid thing to have done. But, I'm glad he did it.

Aid and comfort to the axis of evil.

[anniegetyourgun]

Yes, I do hope this is true. It displays the truth about the Left....they really are unpatriotic.

[faithincowboys]

God Bless them. It is so like Kerry to oppose the freedom of people and fall in love with undemocratic thugs.

Kerry is a sick SOB and he should be universally denounced.

[Rome2000]

I don't believe this post for a second.

Kerry isn't that stupid.

[Dog]

Is this for real..

Kerry's staff isn't this dumb.....or is it.

[Tunehead54]

Re Kerry vote on Kyoto: Found this:

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OK, that's what you will see. Now for what you won't see or hear. You won't hear that NOT ONE of these European nations has ratified the Kyoto Treaty. It is universally repudiated. You won't hear that the U.S. Senate sent the Kyoto Treaty packing by a unanimous vote. Not one Senator voted for it.

Source: Kyoto Nonsense - Neal Boortz 6/12/2001

Least we know he didn't vote for it when he had a chance ... ;-)

[Dog]

This was a very stupid thing to do.....my god.

[deport]

A "Just When You Think You've Seen It All" ping

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Why would you think that? We have 268 more days until the election..... plenty of time for the most amazing feats and desires of Mr. Kerry to arise..... My guess is to look for one a day at least.....