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<p>During a 1997 debate on CNN's "Crossfire," Democratic presidential front-runner John Kerry made the case for launching a pre-emptive attack against Iraq, according to Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., who appeared with Kerry on the program.</p> <p>King recounted the debate for WABC Radio's Monica Crowley on Saturday, recalling that at the time, the U.N. Security Council had just adopted a resolution against Iraq that had been watered down at the behest of the French and the Russians.</p>

President Bush starts his campaign with speech. A few excerpts (entire speech at link): I also want to acknowledge a man who is not here -- Vice President Dick Cheney spent the day campaigning in Minneapolis and Wichita, but he's recently completed another important assignment. Once again I put him in charge of my vice presidential search committee. (Laughter.) He tells me he's reviewed all the candidates, and he's come back with the same recommendation as last time. (Laughter and applause.) In fact, I made the choice myself, and I have taken the measure of this man. They don't come...

DoD News Briefing Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld Friday, February 13, 2004 Chairman Roulhac, thank you. Congressman, Good to see you. Mayor Slesnick, members of the Chamber; Ladies and Gentlemen; Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for that introduction, and my thanks to you all for that warm welcome. Miami is an amazing city -- a living example of the promise of America. People from many backgrounds and cultures have come together here to live and work and build a future based on freedom and prosperity. During the long decades of the Cold War, our freedom made America the beacon of...

Dr. David Kay tells us the intelligence on Iraq's WMD was wrong. Saddam had no stockpiles just a fervent desire to produce WMD as soon as he could and the programs and scientists needed to accomplish that goal.The CIA was wrong. Ok, stuff happens, people make mistakes, so shouldn't we question everything that the CIA has told us about who Saddam was supporting?Even after the revelation that the intelligence on Iraq's WMD was wrong there are still democrats telling anyone who will listen that, "There is no evidence that Saddam had involvement with 9/11." They state it as fact, as...

PARK CITY — Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore? Check! Paris Hilton & Nick Carter? Check! Sundance Kid? Ashton Kutcher is merely a pretender.Douglas C. Pizac, Associated Press David Arquette & Courteneycq Cox Arquette? Check! Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgewick? Check! Laird Hamilton & Gabrielle Reece? Check! Oh, and Robert Redford & his "entourage" of adoring female fans? Check, double-check and triple-check! Practically anyone who's anyone at this year's Sundance Film Festival has shown up with his or her significant other. — Sundance honcho Redford has been more high-profile than usual at this year's festival. Over the first weekend, he was...

WASHINGTON — When asked to recall a difficult moment during his tenure so far as Special Master for the federal government's September 11 Victim's Compensation Fund, Kenneth Feinberg recounts a meeting in a New York conference room where over 100 grieving family members had gathered to discuss the fund with its appointed director."One woman said, 'I had been married to my husband for over 25 years, we were inseparable. I should receive more emotional-distress payment than the woman who was married only six months or a year,'" Mr. Feinberg, 56, recalled during an interview from his Washington office. "Another woman...

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. * Alan, age 10 No person really decides before they Grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. * Kirsten, age 10 WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED? Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. * Camille,...

Jury selection is underway in an age and sex discrimination lawsuit against Williamson County Attorney, Gene Taylor. A former employee of his, attorney Carol Collins is suing Taylor for compensation. Collins said she's convinced she was fired from her job as assistant county attorney in December 2000 because of her sex, age, and retaliation over an incident involving a newspaper clipping. She said that's when Taylor became hostile and abusive toward her at one point even yelled at her. Taylor said he had the article removed and had the staff member who put it there apologize to Collins. In court...

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Bob Evans, dressed as an old world Santa Claus, makes his way across a slick, snow covered parking lot Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the Maryland Christmas Show in Frederick, Md. at the Great Frederick Fair Grounds. The first real winter storm of the season swept up the East Coast on Friday, clogging roads with a daunting mixture of snow, sleet and slush. (AP Photo/Timothy Jacobsen) People walk down a snow covered sidewalk on New York's Fifth Avenue, December 5, 2003. The New York area is expected to get up to eight inches of snow in the next two...

It’s no secret that Democrats’ opposition to the war in Iraq has more to do with politics than principle, but the following collection of quotes (which has been making its way around the Internet) provide further proof. ''One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line.'' -- President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998 ''If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass...

BARBRA STREISAND's fanatical support of the CBS movie smearing President Ronald Reagan wasn't just politics -- it was personal! The ENQUIRER went behind the scandal and learned that Streisand, one of Hollywood's most powerful liberals, defended the unflattering and inaccurate portrayal of Reagan, played by her husband James Brolin, because she hates the former Republican President for what she perceives was his failure to combat AIDS. And her vendetta was only made deeper by the heartbreaking fact that her openly gay son Jason, 37, has contracted the deadly disease, sources tell The ENQUIRER. "Barbra is furious with Reagan because she...

Do they or don't they? Sometimes it's easy to spot awful plastic surgery, other times you wonder if it's your eyes or if there has been a change. Some look 'too perfect' others look like freak side shows. Today is dedicated to Awful Plastic Surgery, and a couple of good jobs as well. Meg Ryan: Did A Bee Sting Her Lips? Meg Ryan doesn't realize that the bee stung lips look went out with the late 80's. She also is botoxed to death; it looks like it hurts for her to smile. In fact, one onlooker thinks she looks like...

THOUGHTS OF FINDING A PENNY You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about. Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was...

Party, party, party. 'Tis the season of the big bashes. Time for us to take those gowns and jewels out of storage and party 'till we drop. The New York Social Diary is one of my most favorite sites. It's a treasure trove of bad facelifts. Enjoy!The Angel Ball to benefit The G & P Foundation for Cancer Research held at The Marriott Marquee