MEMRI:Iranian News Agency Alleges Presidential Candidate John Kerry Sends Email Message

http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD66104 ^ | 2-12-04 | Tehran Times

[OXENinFLA]

Iranian News Agency Alleges Presidential Candidate John Kerry Sends Email Message

According to an article published in the Tehran Times, the office of U.S. Senator and leading Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry sent an email message to the Mehr News Agency. The following is the article as it appeared in English:(1)

"The office of Senator John Kerry, the frontrunner in the Democratic presidential primary in the U.S., sent the Mehr News Agency an email saying that Kerry will try to repair the damage done by the incumbent president if he wins the election. The text of the e-mail follows:

"'As Americans who have lived and worked extensively overseas, we have personally witnessed the high regard with which people around the world have historically viewed the United States. Sadly, we are also painfully aware of how the actions and the attitudes demonstrated by the U.S. government over the past three years have threatened the goodwill earned by presidents of both parties over many decades and put many of our international relationships at risk.

"'It is in the urgent interests of the people of the United States to restore our country's credibility in the eyes of the world. America needs the kind of leadership that will repair alliances with countries on every continent that have been so damaged in the past few years, as well as build new friendships and overcome tensions with others.

"'We are convinced that John Kerry is the candidate best qualified to meet this challenge. Senator Kerry has the diplomatic skill and temperament as well as a lifetime of accomplishments in [the] field of international affairs. He believes that collaboration with other countries is crucial to efforts to win the war on terror and make America safer.

"'An understanding of global affairs is essential in these times, and central to this campaign. Kerry has the experience and the understanding necessary to successfully restore the United States to its position of respect within the community of nations. He has the judgment and vision necessary to assure that the United States fulfills a leadership role in meeting the challenges we face throughout the world.

"'The current Administration's policies of unilateralism and rejection of important international initiatives, from the Kyoto Accords to the Biological Weapons Convention, have alienated much of the world and squandered remarkable reserves of support after 9/11. This climate of hostility affects us all, but most especially impacts those who reside overseas. Disappointment with current U.S. leadership is widespread, extending not just to the corridors of power and politics, but to the man and woman on the street as well.

"'We believe John Kerry is the Democrat who can go toe-to-toe against the current Administration on national security and defense issues. We also remain convinced that John Kerry has the best chance of beating the incumbent in November, and putting America on a new course that will lead to a safer, more secure, and more stable world.'"

Endnote: (1) Tehran Times (Iran), February 8, 2004.

[lilylangtree]

Yes, Ketchup Kerry! Ally yourself with these islamics. Good! Go for it! Yes!

[Quilla]

From a similar thread at littlegreenfootballs:

"UPDATE: Kerry’s office says that this email was sent to a list, and that someone from the Tehran Times subscribed to that list; it was not sent specifically to the mullahs, as the Tehran Times implied.

Nonetheless, the point remains that the sentiments in the email were obviously viewed with great interest by the Iranian leadership."

[Momaw Nadon]

UnEffingBelievable!

Ketchup Boy is currently a member of the U.S. Senate.

When do we start drawing up treason charges for this traitorous bastage?

[mewzilla]

[mewzilla]

Sounds like Ketchup Boy has a lock on the Islamist vote.

[BluH2o]

Not sure this passes the smell test ... this could have originated anywhere.

[Quilla]

And the communist vote as well - John Kerry : Threat of Communism Is Exaggerated

[Toespi]

This is an elected official breaking the chain of command of the President of the United States. An apology has been issued to a country by someone without the authority to do so. This can not be possible and if it is, these people should be put in prison.

[mewzilla]

Gee, sounds like the only threat Kerry sees is one coming from patriotic Americans...

[mewzilla]

Wonder who else is on his e-mail list? Osama?

[Quilla]

Read it aloud in a slow, monotonous tone - it sounds just like his pompous self.

[Toespi]

Heck, BinLaden is probably on his speed dial.

[Arrowhead1952]

This is what I expect from them.

[Williams]

If it's true it would be a meddling in foreign policy for political purposes that borders on treason.

[DTA]

>>>>>He's actually apologizing to the mullahs. We're at war, Sen. Kerry, stfu!<<<<

Presidential Hopeful Cash'N Kerry:

Everything for the Moolah (C)

[mewzilla]

Well, it's not as though this should surprise anyone. Before the Iraq war started, Ketchup Boy was on the phone to our great allies France, Germany, and Russia. I'd love to see a transcript of those phone calls. I'll bet somebody intercepted them...

[Tacis]

Whatever the explanation for this treason, the really sad part is the position of the US media. They will let this pass. Had a Republican said exactly the same thing (God forbid), the media would pick apart every sentence and phrase to question meanings and shadings.

We oew no apology to anyone for our firm actions over the past three years. To try to undercut the administration with these words does rise to the level of treason! Kerry should be removed from office immediately!! Republican leaders everywhere MUST demand that Kerry apologize for these treasonous words, whether he said them or not!!

[Toespi]

"'The current Administration's policies of unilateralism and rejection of important international initiatives, from the Kyoto Accords to the Biological Weapons Convention, have alienated much of the world and squandered remarkable reserves of support after 9/11.

If not treasonous it DOES constitute MUTINY. If true, this could do irrepairable damage to any ongoing negotiations with countries in the Middle East. It is basically saying, do not do business with the current administration, help is on the way, wait and you will be rewarded.

[b4its2late]

Though hard to believe, I wouldn't say that it is totally out of the realm of possiblities.

[Bush Cheney]

Too bad Iranians don't vote in the elections.