From 1985: Sen. John P. Kerry (D-Mass.), who proposed a ban on ASAT testing, says he finds the administration's announcement "unbelievable" -- and revealing. "It is his notion of how to approach the talks, his notion of bargaining. He is trying to set up the summit in his terms, so that when it doesn't produce anything, it can be blamed on the Soviets, who won't talk because they are ahead of us."
From 1984 Campaign: A new Kerry radio advertisement criticizes the proposed Strategic Defense Initiative, or so-called "Star Wars" system, saying: "Do yourself a favor tonight. Step outside into the crisp night air, take a deep breath and look up at all those stars. Now imagine that thousands of those stars aren't stars but killer satellites. Ray Shamie thinks an $800 billion 'Star Wars' system is a good idea. John Kerry think it's the most dangerous idea anyone has ever thought of and he'll fight to stop it.