This is more pertinent now. He has told the story of a man who wanted to serve. His minions have been beating the people over the head with it.
I totally for got about this!
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Yes, it is pertinent. It confirms the fact that Kerry wasn't too thrilled to go to Vietnam, despite what Bill Clinton said in his DNC Convention speech.
"Those of us who didn't go to Vietnam, for whatever reason, didn't go, but John Kerry raised his hand and said 'Send Me!!'".