Iran newspaper cites Kerry memo criticizing U.S. foreign policy

World Tribune ^ | 13 Feb 04 | MIDDLE EAST MEDIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

[F14 Pilot]

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.'"

[listenhillary]

Who wins in the end if the conservatives go nuts?

You and I know that it is a statement telegraphing that Kerry will apease the terrorist countries.

It gives ammo to the press, leftists to paint GW and conservatives as the enemies by their objection to the contents of this email.
The fight for votes is for the undecided "independent" voter. If that voter is not well educated on what this email really means, they will snag a few more voters.

Maybe I'm just overthinking this, but I still smell something fishy here.

[listenhillary]

Am I on his side? Whose side? Your statement could be taken a number of ways.

Do you think I would mention the press declaring war on GW and conservatives if I didn't support him?

[F14 Pilot]

I appreciate your feelings.
But, I want you to think about the damages from democRATs.
Yes, they are concerned about "Independent Voters" but we have to let these independent fellows know that their votes are vital for a country which is fighting terrorism world wide.

[listenhillary]

If Kerry did this, if it is not treason it is not far from it.

The way it will be spun by the press will not be pretty.

[F14 Pilot]

Kerry Says He Will Repair Damage [Kerry writes Islamic Republic's English Newspaper]
Tehran Times ^ | 2/8/04 | Tehran Times

Posted on 02/08/2004 1:14:42 PM PST by 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.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1074047/posts

[tenthirteen]

This is so bad that I can only suspect that it was written in FRENCH!!!!!

[XHogPilot]

Admin Moderator please change this title to "Democrats thanked for pandering to the Axis of Evil" /s

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

Axis of Evil snuggler alert.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

Has Kerry ever seen an enemy of the United States that he doesn't like?

[risk]

Maybe he's running short of campaign funds and is looking for some oil money?

[leadpenny]

So what we have is the letter to the Tehran Times and the World Herald picking it up. Thanks.

Carl Rove better have this in his quiver.

[leadpenny]

World Herald = World Tribune

[F14 Pilot]

WorldnetDaily and Memri.org also picked that up!

[Quilla]

I've seen this Kerry email posted on three separate threads since this past Tuesday. On one of the threads, someone pointed out that Kerry's office admitted to writing it, although they stated it was 'auto-sent' to the Tehran Times along with many other recipients. The media is purposefully ignoring it and their stance attests to their power. Take for instance the recent poll that has a majority of Americans believing the President purposefully over-stated the existence of WMD's in Iraq. The media started that rumor, feed it to the sheeple, and now many believe it.

[Free Trapper]

That's what I thought.

Kerry needs cash and something like this letter could start the underground flow from our enemies.

[leadpenny]

W has smart people around him and hopefully they are building a case for a smackdown when things get real ugly this Summer and Fall.

[windchime]

Bump!

[Grut]

I think we should be cautious about believing this, or at least believing that it shows evil intent; it may be fabricated by the Tehran Times, or it may be an automated reply sent to anybody who asked a question with certain keywords in it.

I assume that the Kerry 'office' referred to is a campaign office, not one of his Senate ones which would clearly be violating the law by sending out campaign material like this. If it is from a campaign office, then there's nothing special about it.

[F14 Pilot]

Bush 2004

[tbpiper]

Looks like Kerry has the al-queda and mullah vote locked up. I'd like to see a headline "Democrats and Terrrorist Agree: George Bush is the Problem".