Everything in this speech strikes on further reflection as being staged for effect. It seems as though Kerry was trying to grab votes from all parts of the spectrum. It had a diffused quality to it. I bet you no one can recall what Kerry's theme was. If there's something memorable about this man who wants to be President, it didn't stand out tonight.
It is memorable that his years and years of service in 'Nam, where time and again he saved the lives of his crew and fellow soldiers, have shaped him into the leader that he hopes to be!
Oh, he was only there for 4 months? Never mind...