Posted on 02/14/2006 9:09:44 AM PST by Peach
QUINCY - The Bush administration is as slow to respond to a host of pressing demands on the nation’s economy as it was in responding to Hurricane Katrina last year, Sen. John Kerry told a breakfast meeting of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce today.
‘‘Katrina underscores lack of preparation, unpreparedness, despite all the warnings,’’ Kerry told a group gathered at the Quincy Marriott Hotel. ‘‘Katrina stripped away the confidence, the veneer that had cloaked this administration for a period of time, and people began to see a whole series of choices that have been wrong.’’
Kerry praised South Shore business leaders for laying the groundwork for economic development by making long-term infrastructure investments.
‘‘You’ve got a great investment effort going over here at the air base, you’ve got great energy in the Hingham Shipyard, you’ve got great energy in the Quincy shipyard, you’re trying to make things happen,’’ Kerry said.
‘‘You’ve got the Route 44 connection, you’ve got the Route 3 expansion, you’ve got an enormous number of housing growth, you’ve got Greenbush coming on line. That’s what we ought to be doing on a national level.’’
But Kerry said the federal government must do its part to help businesses overcome obstacles to competing in the global economy - such as rising healthcare and energy costs, and lagging investments in education and research and development.
Kerry laid out what he called a ‘‘three-pronged competitiveness challenge’’ facing the nation’s economy - energy, education and incentives for business growth.
Kerry called for focusing on new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce the nation’s oil dependence and create new jobs. His proposal includes tax incentives for automakers to produce more fuel-efficient cars and for consumers to buy them, and developing energy alternatives such as bio-fuels and wind energy.
‘‘You just heard the president give a speech in the State of the Union message and he talked about how America is addicted to oil,’’ Kerry said. ‘‘Mr. President, the nation is not addicted to oil, your administration is addicted to oil.’’
On education and business competitiveness, Kerry called for using the same money that goes for tax cuts to instead be used to improve schooling and for new investments in research and development.
‘‘We are going ahead, like it or not, with a tax cut for the wealthiest people in America yet again,’’ Kerry said. ‘‘We’re spending billions exporting democracy to other parts of the world, we need to make our own democracy work a little better right here at home.’’
Tom Benner may be reached at tbenner@ledger.com.
Copyright 2006 The Patriot Ledger Transmitted Monday, February 13, 2006
Ha this arrogant, effete, french-looking, creepy gigilo ever made a payroll?
There was a story that he once ran a cookie/bakery so maybe he met payroll. Or maybe Teresa did.
"and developing energy alternatives such as bio-fuels and wind energy." - With Kerry and Gore continuing to bloviate, there certainly won't be any shortage of wind energy. Not to mention hot air as well. Would this be considered a renewable energy source???
Quote: "what planet does this idiot live on?"
Evidently, a planet where he feels reality is whatever he says it is. Just like the MSM.
CUT TAXES
What a dolt.
Probably purple heart purple
And I believe I heard something about the retail sales for last month was much higher than predicted.
Yup. It's in the breaking news bar right now, I think.
Don't forget about the Pat Buchanan Brigade....
When was the last time he drove by the Hingham Shipyard? It's a massive pile of rusted buildings. What exactly is so wonderful about the Weymouth Naval Air Station? All I ever read about is all the squabbling about what to do with it. The Greenbush line is making progress but, as you said, it took forever.
Did you know Kerry was in Viet Nam????.......
Semper Disgusted
Good to "see" you Trident. Kerry was in Vietnam? Do tell.
Yeah, we know Hanoi John. It's the worst economy since the great depression. It's the same sh$t that your were spouting during the 2004 election. You are a delusional traitorous fool.
Semper Fi'
Jarhead
LOL!
Sing it, brother.
I hate that POS.
More proof... John F'n Kerry is an IDIOT!
Yes it is .. I see it - thanks!
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