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Powell to Kerry: Back Claims With Names
Associated Press ^ | March 14, 2004

Posted on 03/14/2004 10:12:03 AM PST by Unam Sanctam

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.

Kerry, the all-but-certain Democratic presidential nominee, said at a fund-raiser last week in Florida that he's heard from some world leaders who quietly back his candidacy and hope he defeats President Bush in November.

Powell expressed skepticism on ``Fox News Sunday'' when asked about Kerry's assertion.

``I don't know what foreign leaders Senator Kerry is talking about. It's an easy charge, an easy assertion to make. But if he feels it is that important an assertion to make, he ought to list some names,'' Powell said. ``If he can't list names, then perhaps he should find something else to talk about.''

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Powell also dismissed Kerry's recent suggestion that the secretary of state has been undercut by hawks in the Bush administration, saying again that Kerry should substantiate the claim.

He said Bush ``has me right now on the lead'' on many issues, including China, Haiti, Iraq and Iran.

``I know what the president wants, I know what his agenda is, and he knows that I am working his agenda,'' Powell said. ``So these sorts of charges are always interesting to read and fun to gossip about, but don't have any standing in reality.''

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004; commiesforkerry; endorsements; kerry; powell; stoptheexcerpts
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1 posted on 03/14/2004 10:12:04 AM PST by Unam Sanctam
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To: Unam Sanctam
Does Powell know that democrats aren't required to name names or provide evidence of anything? Whatever they say is gospel - no proof needed!

Now... if Bush says he was in the National Guard, I'd better see some dental records!
2 posted on 03/14/2004 10:16:53 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: Unam Sanctam
Rest of the article:

Later, on ABC's ``This Week,'' Powell rebutted Kerry's charge that Bush administration policies in Afghanistan and Iraq have turned allies away from the United States.

``You know, it is a political year. We are seeing a campaign unfold,'' Powell said.

Powell was leaving late Sunday on a weeklong visit to South Asia and the Middle East, and meetings with leaders in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, among other countries.

3 posted on 03/14/2004 10:19:48 AM PST by Prodigal Son (Liberal ideas are deadlier than second hand smoke.)
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To: Unam Sanctam
Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.

Next thing you know Powell is going to be asking that the kerry back up other claims with facts.

This is outrageous! Anything the kerry says should be treated like it came down from the Mount written on stone tablets!

in other words, thrown on the ground with great force.

4 posted on 03/14/2004 10:24:06 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proudly out of step with the majority since 1973)
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To: Unam Sanctam
Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday challenged Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to name the foreign leaders whom the Massachusetts senator claims want him as the next U.S. president.


5 posted on 03/14/2004 10:24:16 AM PST by Polybius
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To: Polybius
hehehe
6 posted on 03/14/2004 10:24:49 AM PST by cyborg (In die begin het God die hemel en die aarde geskape.)
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To: Unam Sanctam
I cannot (will not subscribe) read the entire article, but Kerry appears to have trapped himself here. Name the country(s) and leader(s), or shut up. If he names them, and then he loses in November, then said country(s) might have some trouble with President Bush after his 2nd Inauguaration.

Kerry does appear to be slipping (or is it sleeping?) some lately. His judgement does not appear to be very sound. The Boston Herald wrote an editorial today about something like that.


http://news.bostonherald.com/opinion/view.bg?articleid=405
7 posted on 03/14/2004 10:26:05 AM PST by Radix (The Canteen? Yeah, it is for the Troops. Do you got a problem with that?)
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8 posted on 03/14/2004 10:26:26 AM PST by mhking
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To: Polybius
Polybius, yours posting is a quick and great response regarding foreign leaders hoping for Kerry presidency.
9 posted on 03/14/2004 10:27:49 AM PST by A_Niceguy_in_CA
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To: Unam Sanctam
Well, one thing is certain: We need to keep Colin Powell on the campaign trail!!
10 posted on 03/14/2004 10:29:49 AM PST by sultan88 ("I went down Virginia, seeking shelter from the storm...")
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To: Unam Sanctam
Hugo Chaves endorsed Kerry--Why is he being shy about acknowledging that? http://www.ansa.it/ansalatina/notizie/notiziari/venezuela/20040309212132869726.html
11 posted on 03/14/2004 10:30:12 AM PST by the Real fifi
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
He also shot down the "Libya was ready to allow inspections before the Iraq war and the agreement was delayed for political reasons".Powell called it an assertion with no facts to back it up.

Powell has a terrific way of showing disdain and being dismissive toward Kerry's assertions.
12 posted on 03/14/2004 10:30:39 AM PST by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)
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13 posted on 03/14/2004 10:32:37 AM PST by Just Another Lurker (I'll go back to sitting in my corner now)
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To: cyborg
Well no wonder Kerry can't name them, then. Teresa says this race must be purged of all ugliness.
14 posted on 03/14/2004 10:32:41 AM PST by F.J. Mitchell (Only a snobbish no class puke , would refuse to apologize for being an ass..)
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To: F.J. Mitchell
She said that? I guess we won't be subjected to pics of Bill and Hill and her husband anymore!
15 posted on 03/14/2004 10:33:51 AM PST by cyborg (In die begin het God die hemel en die aarde geskape.)
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To: Polybius
LOL! A rogue's gallery indeed.
16 posted on 03/14/2004 10:34:15 AM PST by Unam Sanctam
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To: Unam Sanctam
Man I wish Powell and Condi would take center stage in refuting any & all of Kerry's junk...

...Kerry would be so toast, so quick.

He could'nt say anything...what's he gonna do? Attack those two and undercut his black [and even bigger] media base?
17 posted on 03/14/2004 10:34:15 AM PST by VaBthang4 (-He who watches over Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps-)
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F...Kerry might do well to pay attention to his gaffs, because this might be the one that sinks his ship. Secretary of State Powell had Kerry in the cross hairs more than once, and was absolutely magnificient on Fox's Sunday show. What a trooper Powell is...as are all of the President's men. They work for the best of the best, and when you have the kind of man as Commander in Chief as is George Bush, you have hit the ball out of the park. He stepped up to the plate when America needed him most, and there is no doubt if needed, he will do it again.
18 posted on 03/14/2004 10:35:37 AM PST by cousair
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To: mhking
Black conservative ping

Hmmm . . . is this due to Powell, or John "Second Black President" Kerry?

19 posted on 03/14/2004 10:35:44 AM PST by JohnnyZ (Browse CAMPAIGN CENTRAL for election 2004 threads)
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To: Radix
I cannot (will not subscribe) read the entire article, but Kerry appears to have trapped himself here.

Only if the press pushes the issue which is not likely.

20 posted on 03/14/2004 10:37:37 AM PST by Randjuke
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