Statement by Admiral Roy Hoffmann, founder of Swift Vets and POWs for Truth

SwiftVets and POWs for Truth | November 3, 2004 | Admiral Roy Hoffman

[Nick Danger]

We are pleased with the fact that we were able to effectively bring attention to our issues and raise questions regarding Senator Kerry’s character, leadership ability and qualifications as a potential Commander in Chief. As we have stated since we formed, we believed that John Kerry’s actions in Vietnam, coupled with the reprehensible statements he made after he returned were serious and consequently made him unfit for command. The primary purpose of our organization was to provide a voice for the courageous and honorable veterans of Vietnam, more than 280 Swift Boat Vets, Coast Guardsmen and POWs who served their country with honor. Our national grassroots efforts produced donors in every state in the nation as we raised more than $26 million, with more than $7 million in online contributions. In addition, Swift Boat Veterans and former POW's visited dozens of states to take their message directly to the American people. We were the true embodiment of grassroots citizen action, complied fully with federal election law and had every right to participate in the public discussion of John Kerry's qualifications as Commander in Chief.

[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

Bump. Thank God for these fine fellows.

[The Sons of Liberty]

Admiral, as a Vietnam era veteran, I salute you and the Swift Boat Veterans for your efforts. Once again, the Nation owes you debt of gratitude that cannot be adequately repaid.

[OldYank1]

I, for one, thank you and your fellow veterans for what you did for us in the past and for what you have done for us today. You are truly America's heroes.

[conservativebabe]

KUDOS and THANKS to the Swiftboat Vets for their continued service to Democracy.

[grobdriver]

We were the true embodiment of grassroots citizen action, complied fully with federal election law and had every right to participate in the public discussion of John Kerry's qualifications as Commander in Chief.

And ya done good.
Thanks!

[LakeLady]

"with more than $7 million in online contributions..."
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Of which I'd bet $6.999999 million came from FReepers and their contacts! Way to go FR.

[Txsleuth]

Thank you for posting his statement -

Mr. Hoffman, you and your Swift Vets deserve another medal. The medal of freedom from the disaster that would have been a Kerry administration.

I hope some Freeper can come up with an idea about how we can truly show all of the SBVTS and POWS for Truth our thanks for what they did for this election as well as what they all have done in the past for our country.

PAYBACKS ARE HELL, AREN'T THEY LT. KERRY

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Thank you for your service to America, then and now, Admiral.

[eureka!]

Thank you Swift Vets and God Bless you all. You finally were able to set the record straight and America listened. You did so at the most important time in this country's modern history. A thousand thanks and blessings to all of you...

[pray4liberty]

God bless you Admiral Hoffmann, and all the Swiftvets and POWs under your command!

[military cop]

Thank you, Admiral.

This vet will never forget you keeping we Iraqi vets from facing the same returns that you did.

Your mission is finally complete. You bring honor beyond compare to our profession and I am humbled by your courage and convictions.

RLTW

[Shermy]

"Thank God for these fine fellows."

Yep. Indeed.

And I know they won't get the praise they should, everyone else claiming or attributing credit to the luckiest guy in the world, Karl Rove, or the "religious right".

John Kerry was an awful candidate and the Swifties were the ones for most who made this known, and gave the facts. Indeed, the issues they raised was probably the only "content" closely discussed in this very content-less election.

I praise them highly. They deserve much credit, and I know their humility won't let them gloat. Good job.

[Area51]

Torpedo away.

[ASA Vet]

John "Hanoi" Kerry is no less a traitorous commie in the Senate than he would have been as President.
Hopefully the effort to get the truth out will continue and he can be removed from the Senate.

[alwaysconservative]

We owe you, Admiral, and all the courageous men who stood with you! This nation is forever in your debt (again)!

[11th_VA]

BRAVO ZULU Admiral ...

[atomicpossum]

Political Medals of Truth and Honor for all these noble servicemen.

[JAWs]

The Swifties took Kerry down in a fashion reminiscent of Gengis Khan!

[tutstar]

ping