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Statement by Former Senator Bob Dole (Demands Kerry request Moveon ad be taken down)
George W. Bush ^ | September 16, 2004

Posted on 09/16/2004 10:37:22 PM PDT by RWR8189

ARLINGTON, VA – Former Senator Bob Dole issued the following statement:

“As Chairman of the Bush-Cheney Veterans Coalition, and as a veteran, I call on John Kerry to demand that MoveOn.org take down their ad depicting a defeated American soldier.

It’s one thing to debate whether we should take the fight to the terrorists, but depicting an American soldier in effect surrendering in the battle against the terrorists is beyond the pale.

I cannot believe that John Kerry, who reminds us daily of his Vietnam service, would possibly approve the disgusting and demoralizing portrayal of American soldiers fighting for us in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.

John Kerry has raised doubts about our troops' ability to maintain security as well as Iraqi's ability to decide their own future through elections. He has called the allies in Iraq "window dressing." This is all reminiscent of his appearance before a Senate Committee in 1971 where he suggested with nothing but second hand information American GIs were committing atrocities and war crimes of the worst kind in Vietnam.

This defeatist attitude undermines the great progress and sacrifices of our men and women in the military and the contributions of our allies who are fighting against terror and standing up for freedom around the world.

The politics of pessimism that is being pursued by John Kerry and the extreme liberals demonstrates they are consumed by the past with nothing to offer but attacks on the President's agenda for creating a safer world.

John, say it isn’t so and denounce this latest effort to divide Americans”


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To: Mach9

"Gad--haven't seen THIS ad. I thought he'd be talking about the Fortunate Son ad."

What's worse is that the American is not surrendering!
As another poster pointed out, when bringing down chopters you would turn your rifle over.
Have we any Americans taken prisoners?
Not that I am aware of.
But it does show the Vietnam mindset of 'moveon.org'which would have the U.S. surrender to terrorism.


21 posted on 09/17/2004 4:20:18 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration
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To: RWR8189

"I cannot believe that John Kerry, who reminds us daily of his Vietnam service, would possibly approve the disgusting and demoralizing portrayal of American soldiers fighting for us in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world."

That is the problem.
Guys like Dole, Sean and O'Reilly giving credit to Kerry for being for America, which he is not.
He is, as Ollie North, stated, an anti-American candidate.


22 posted on 09/17/2004 4:22:23 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration
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To: Rome2000

Lets hope that Komrade Kerry's picture is never in Baghdad nor Terhan like it is in Nam.


23 posted on 09/17/2004 5:45:08 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (When will the ABCNNBC BS lunatic libs stop lying to Americans? Answer: NEVER!)
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To: fortheDeclaration

>>He is, as Ollie North, stated, an anti-American candidate.

As I saw it put recently, it used to be that disagreement between Republicans and Democrats ended at the water's edge. Today, Dems side with the UN against Republicans on any international issues, which pretty much means anti-U.S.


24 posted on 09/17/2004 5:45:31 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (hoplophobia is a mental aberration rather than a mere attitude)
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To: RWR8189

I guess that Viagara stuff really works, Bob's grown a pair since '96.


25 posted on 09/17/2004 5:46:11 AM PDT by dfwgator (It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
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To: RWR8189

I've always liked Sen Dole...his wife is our Senator and a GREAT one too!!..
I am STILL WONDERING where MCCAINs mouth is, on the TANG memogate and now this.....he was so quick to be out there for Kerry... hes not one of my fav republicans after the way he has stabbed President Bush in the back so many times during this first term... he was good at the convention, but thats about the only thing I can say for him lately..


26 posted on 09/17/2004 5:52:46 AM PDT by ArmyBratCutie
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To: RWR8189
This defeatist attitude undermines the great progress and sacrifices of our men and women in the military

This point by Dole is a very good point and something I say over and over to people where I live in Canada.

The American military and its coalition (which BTW does include Canadian soldiers who are on scheduled assignments with American forces that our Canadian Government refuses to publically acknowledge - eg. my neighbour returned from CENTCOM in late August) are doing a great job in a very tough situation.

Nobody said it would be easy. But if the American politians have resolve, they may bring peace to an area that has been unstable for many years.

27 posted on 09/17/2004 5:54:36 AM PDT by hawkaw
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To: coconutt2000

No way, he'll be 84 by then!!


28 posted on 09/17/2004 6:08:11 AM PDT by RockinRight (Vote early, vote often)
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Full of hot air and sinking fast.. Jean La'Retreat Kerryyyyy

Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry (news - web sites) addresses a campaign rally in Phil Chacon Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fresh polls show the bitter and volatile presidential race between Kerry and President George W. Bush (news - web sites) was back at a dead heat as the two stepped up their war of words over Iraq (news - web sites)(AFP/Luke Frazza)


29 posted on 09/17/2004 6:14:07 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ...... The War on Terrorism is the ultimate 'faith-based' initiative.)
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To: RWR8189

Isn't this disgusting that anyone who would want to be President of the United States would not only give aid and comfort to the Viet Cong, but to the Muslim Islamic Extremists as well? This ad is sickening. John Kerry is a traitor.


30 posted on 09/17/2004 6:29:07 AM PDT by DownUnderInOz (An American Living in Australia as a Permanent Resident!)
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To: RWR8189

Play it. Play it far and play it wide. Make sure MoveOn is prominently displayed as a Democrat organization.


31 posted on 09/17/2004 6:31:23 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Not Fonda Kerry in '04 // Vets Against Kerry)
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To: RWR8189
"John Kerry has raised doubts about our troops' ability to maintain security as well as Iraqi's ability to decide their own future through elections."

Once again Kerry's true colors are showing. (TRAITOR)
32 posted on 09/17/2004 9:02:57 AM PDT by Gucho
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To: RWR8189
There is now an unspoken coordination going on by Kerry and his people with increased enemy activity in Iraq.

By asserting there is a "quagmire," they are banging the drums to WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE more enemy attacks in Iraq - and more American and allied casualties.

This is the fomenting of murder; and it is manifestly treasonous.
33 posted on 09/17/2004 1:16:09 PM PDT by mtntop3 ("He who must know before he believes will never come to full knowledge.")
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To: rocklobster11

My gosh, it really is shocking to see that wrinkled old hag, Ann Richards, isn't tangled in this web.


34 posted on 09/17/2004 1:30:47 PM PDT by pointsal
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To: RWR8189

I haven't been able to see the ad, but from the pictures on Drudge, it looks like this is not necessarily a "defeated soldier"--they're not normally allowed to keep their weapons. Kind of looks like what you would see if a soldier was crossing a river, keeping his weapon dry.


35 posted on 09/17/2004 1:41:19 PM PDT by drb9
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To: ArmyBratCutie

I'd love to trade McCain for Dole, given Dole has found his voice again after being out of the Senate awhile. I swear that place seems to drain the fight from our guys.

Maybe we need to hold an exorcism in the halls of Congress.

Senator Dole, thank you for defending our service men and women and our President!


36 posted on 09/17/2004 1:54:28 PM PDT by Soul Seeker
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To: Soul Seeker
I'd love to trade McCain for Dole, given Dole has found his voice again after being out of the Senate awhile. I swear that place seems to drain the fight from our guys.

Its either that or the male-enhancement drugs.

If the latter someone needs to sneak more into the GOP's end of the cloakroom & pass it around among the lads.

Just don't let Barbara Boxer have any.

37 posted on 09/17/2004 2:00:05 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: RWR8189
I cannot believe that John Kerry, who reminds us daily of his Vietnam service, would possibly approve the disgusting and demoralizing portrayal of American soldiers fighting for us in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.

Why wouldn't he, it has worked for him for the past 34 years.

Note to John, we ain't in Massachusetts anymore!

38 posted on 09/17/2004 3:56:32 PM PDT by rocksblues (Sorry John, we remember and will never forget your treason!)
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