[Dont Mention the War]

Lockhart Statement on President's Remarks

9/20/2004 4:09:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Chad Clanton or Phil Singer, 202-464-2800, both of Kerry-Edwards 2004

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Kerry-Edwards campaign senior advisor Joe Lockhart released the following statement today:

"Once again, George Bush just can't tell the truth about Iraq. John Kerry was talking about the difference between Saddam Hussein being free in Iraq to direct insurgency operations against our troops versus being captured. John Kerry made clear today we can't change the reality of Iraq until we have a president who's willing to face the reality of Iraq."

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[piasa]

Let me summarize Lockhart's talking points:

"The president isn't telling the truth on Iraq. We, on the other hand, will not recall what the truth is."