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To: Interesting Times
For example, the New York Times identified Kerry as "spokesman for Vietnam Veterans Against the War" in this article on January 11, 1972.

OK, read the linked NY Times article. It is referencing this speech Kerry gave at Dartmouth. There was a thread on it the other night:

In '72 speech, a different kind of Kerry. (** Criticized Nixon for seeking early return of POWs!!**)

EXCERPT:

In his 1972 speech, Kerry lashed at then-President Richard Nixon, claiming that he was personally responsible for over 130,000 Vietnam casualties a month, although Kerry also predicted reelection. He also criticized Nixon for trying to request the return of prisoners of war before the war ended. Ironically, Kerry has worked with Arizona Sen. John McCain on lingering Vietnam POW/MIA issues during their time in the Senate.

I want to read more about this speech.

42 posted on 03/18/2004 6:02:36 PM PST by cyncooper
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To: cyncooper
It appears that link is broken...
45 posted on 03/18/2004 6:05:30 PM PST by Interesting Times (ABCNNBCBS -- yesterday's news.)
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To: cyncooper
Darn. Try this
46 posted on 03/18/2004 6:06:27 PM PST by cyncooper
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To: cyncooper
I want to read more about this speech.

Kerry is caling VN, "Nixon's war." Nixon took office in 1969. SOD McNamara wrote a mia culpa, explaining all the mistakes he made while serving under Johnson. Kerry is dispicable. OBTW In 1972 Nixon won one of the biggest landslide victories in Presidential history.

61 posted on 03/18/2004 6:14:20 PM PST by woodyinscc
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"130,000 casualities a month"

WHAT?? I thought there were 58,000 total for the war.
85 posted on 03/18/2004 6:37:40 PM PST by CyberAnt (The 2004 Election is for the SOUL of AMERICA)
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