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.'"

[risk]

The Bush campaign should just put this in their files to use at the right time in the campaign.

Ordinarily I would agree, but I think it's our job to raise this issue up to the press, like freedom44 has done. That way, the Bush campaign can stay positive -- very important during this campaign, especially to the American people.

[Valin]

I was referring to leadpenny's saying that Colin Powell should come out and confront Kerrey on this. I'm not sure this is the best way to handle it.

[risk]

It's a tough one, isn't it?

[Valin]

I am secure in the knowledge that the Bush team is alot smarter than I about how to handle this kind of thing.

/setting the bar very low

[PhilDragoo]

Bump for regime change in Iran and karma catching up to John Fedayeen Kerry.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Grampa Dave]

Just file that list of names.

You will see more like Joseph Plame Wilson popping up in the news, screaming head programs and articles in the N/LA Slimes, the Washington Compost, USALies Today and of course ABCNNBC BS Phoney News programs.

[Grampa Dave]

Great reply and this is a great tool to use this year:

[Grampa Dave]

[Valin]

LOL! Ain't it the truth.

[Quilla]

Thanks! Amazingly, this story is much more relevant than any bimbo eruption for a man aspiring to serve as President of the United States. Sadly, the American media has chosen to ignore it and that just makes my heart hurt.

[windchime]

Credit for finding the email on Kerry's site belongs to this FReeper:

 

I found this same letter posted here. It was an open letter to Americans abroad posted by the steering committee of Americans Overseas for Kerry, one of the groups on the Kerry campaign web site.

So this text is coming from a part of the Kerry campaign. But would anybody associated with the campaign really be dumb enough to send it to the Iranian news agency? Seems more likely to me that the news agency could have gotten it off the Kerry web site, but that's just my opinion.

114 posted on 02/08/2004 6:36:39 PM EST by AzJohn

 

Although, I must admit to the paranoia regarding its potential for 'disappearing'.  LOL

 

I found this same letter posted here. It was an open letter to Americans abroad posted by the steering committee of Americans Overseas for Kerry, one of the groups on the Kerry campaign web site.

So this text is coming from a part of the Kerry campaign. But would anybody associated with the campaign really be dumb enough to send it to the Iranian news agency? Seems more likely to me that the news agency could have gotten it off the Kerry web site, but that's just my opinion.

[windchime]

'Iranian Terror Caucus'! Great find and post!

[risk]

Although, I must admit to the paranoia regarding its potential for 'disappearing'. LOL

They're proud of their treason. They want to shout it from the rooftops.

[windchime]

You have a point, risk.

[ottersnot]

bttt

[F14 Pilot]

thnx