[VadeRetro]

Kerry responded that, "I realize that full well as a study of political science. I realize that we cannot negotiate treaties, and I realize that even my visits in Paris, precedents had been set by Senator [Eugene] McCarthy and others, in a sense are on the borderline of private individuals negotiating, et cetera."

The borderline was very much in his rearview mirror by then.

[VadeRetro]

The "People's" Peace Treaty

[syriacus]

I realize that we cannot negotiate treaties, and I realize that even my visits in Paris, precedents had been set by Senator [Eugene] McCarthy and others, in a sense are on the borderline of private individuals negotiating, et cetera."

Very, very Clintonian. He gets credit for being a "take-charge" guy, if things turn out well. He can't be blamed, if they turn out badly.

Note to Kerry:
Eugene McCarthy was a Senator, not a private individual, and you were not a Senator.