[calcowgirl]

The "overwhelming story of Bernie Kerik" is a "wonderful story of success, and it's one that New Yorkers can be very very proud of because he's one of us."

--Rudy Giuliani, who recommended Kerik to the White House, commenting on Kerik's nomination to head Homeland Security [New York Post, Dec 4, 2004]

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"I am heartbroken, for Bernie, for the President. . . . He was about as qualified as you can be for this job. This doesn't take away from Bernie's heroism, this doesn't take away from his decency."

<blockquote>--Rudy Giuliani commenting on Kerik's withdrawal from nomination to head Homeland Security, [New York Daily News, Dec 12, 2004]

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"Well, I think that's something I'll explore, you know, privately with Bernie," Giuliani said.

--Rudy Giuliani indicating he would talk to Kerik about his best man and brother working for an allegedly mob-connected company, [New York Daily News, Dec 13, 2004]

 

[Jake The Goose]

Bernie Kerik was (and is) a great man.

He made some poor choices - yes - but to characterize him as you are attempting to do?

Is wrong.

[veronica]

You know Rudy still has a double-digit lead in the Rasmussen 2008 POTUS poll.

You guys aren't gittin' 'er done...:)

[Liz]

Rooty and his handlers, the Endless War Hopefuls, pushed filthy Kerik on GWB——salivating at the thought of getting ahold of FBI files and US national security secrets.