[msnimje]

...you've got to begin to set benchmarks for accomplishment; you've got to begin to transfer authority to the Iraqis

Kerry is simply stupid, there is no other word for it.

The Authority has ALREADY been transferred, he need only look in the rear view mirror for this and other "benchmarks" (the new Dems buzzword).
Four elections - Benchmark.
A Constitution - Benchmark.
215,000 Iraqi security forces - Benchmark.
Tens of thousands or dead terrorists - Benchmark.
Thousands, yes THOUSANDS of schools built and being attended by Iraqi children - Benchmark.
Iraqi Stock Exchange running - Benchmark
Vibrant and growing Iraqi Economy - Benchmark
Hospitals being built, rebuilt, stocked and staffed - Benchmark.
Communications, electricity, water and other utilities all at levels HIGHER than before Operation Iraqi Freedom - Benchmark.

John Kerry is advertising his ignorance for all the world to see and in so doing provides great relief that he is NOT the POTUS.

[RegulatorCountry]

"John Kerry is advertising his ignorance for all the world to see and in so doing provides great relief that he is NOT the POTUS."

Bears repeating, again and again.