9-11 Victims' Families Release Letter Supporting Bush as He Faces Criticism Over Campaign Ads

AP ^ | Mar. 6, 2004

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9-11 Victims' Families Release Letter Supporting Bush as He Faces Criticism Over Campaign Ads

Mar 6, 2004

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - More than a dozen families who lost relatives in the Sept. 11 attacks released a letter Saturday declaring their support for President Bush and his use of images of the destroyed World Trade Center in campaign ads. "There is no better testament to the leadership of President Bush than Sept. 11," the letter states. "In choosing our next leader we must not forget that day if we are to have a meaningful conversation."

The "Open Letter to America," signed by 22 people who lost loved ones in the trade center, comes as other victims' families asked that the ads be pulled from the airwaves. The spots also show firefighters carrying a flag-draped stretcher.

"In the November election we will have a clear choice laid before the American people," the letter reads. "President Bush is rightly offering us that choice and the images of Sept. 11, although painful, are fundamental to that choice. The images in President Bush's campaign television ads are respectful of the memories of Sept. 11."

When asked about the ads on Saturday, President Bush said he will "continue to speak about the effects of 9-11 on our country and my presidency."

"How this administration handled that day, as well as the war on terror, is worthy of discussion. And I look forward to discussing that with the American people," he said.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry told Fox News Channel on Saturday that he personally believed that the ads were inappropriate.

Jimmy Boyle, former president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, said he came up with the "Open Letter to America" after hearing that the president was being criticized for the ads.

"I don't think he's taking advantage of Sept. 11 and I feel that he's given us the leadership that we need," said Boyle, who said he will be voting for a Republican president for the first time in November.

[pepperdog]

Where can we get a legitimate copy of this letter, with signatures?

[nuconvert]

I googled, but couldn't find. Maybe tomorrow it will be posted.

[PJ-Comix]

So will Al-Qaetie Quric be inviting any of these families to appear on the Today show?

[enough]

I agree with you, wholeheartedly, regarding the press coverage. The media is not attempting to hide their bias in the least. (Kerry, the annointed one, and Bush, a 'has been' with 'also ran' status. The sitting POTUS, no less!)

That's all I can figure is that this demonstrates their absolute DESPERATION at getting a Democrat back into the White House. The media is going to pull out all the stops.

I can only muster up a little hope that people can see this and are disgusted by it. I MEAN . . . it's so obvious!

[NYCVirago]

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry told Fox News Channel on Saturday that he personally believed that the ads were inappropriate.

But him attacking Bush over 9/11 is just A-OK. Got it.

[vin-one]

trust me red, he will, Sean H. primed him yesterday

He was very concise on his thoughts concerning the liberal media's push on this one.

[anniegetyourgun]

YEAH!

[Mrs Zip]

ping

[zip]

Turns out the bloviating Bush-bashers Couric had on the other morning have both 9/11 victim AND Teresa Heinz Kerry tie-ins.

The funding tie-in will NEVER be mentioned by the leftist media. It's a shame that the media is dominated by anti Americans. Period.

[EllaMinnow]

Good! I'm looking forward to seeing Rudy set Russert straight!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!