Great quote.
Posted on 09/23/2004 6:39:35 PM PDT by Jalapeno
ST. JOSEPH, United States (AFP) - US Vice President Richard Cheney said he was apalled by what he described as the "lack of respect" shown by Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry (news - web sites) to the interim leader of Iraq (news - web sites) Iyad Allawi.
Allawi met President George W. Bush (news - web sites) at the White House earlier Thursday and addressed a rare joint session of the US Congress where he told lawmakers: "We are succeeding in Iraq."
Speaking in Columbus, Ohio, shortly after Allawi's speech, Kerry said the interim Iraqi premier was painting an unrealistically upbeat picture of the situation in his homeland.
Kerry's comments drew a sharp rebuke from the vice president just 40 days before Americans go to the polls on November 2 to cast their presidential ballots.
"I must say I was appalled at the complete lack of respect Senator Kerry showed for this man of courage when he rushed to hold a press conference and attack the prime minister, a man America must stand beside to defeat the terrorists," Cheney told an audience in St. Joseph, Missouri.
"John Kerry is trying to tear down all the good that has been accomplished, and his words are destructive to our effort in Iraq and in the global war on terror.
"As Prime Minister Allawi said in his speech, and I quote, 'When political leaders sound the siren of defeatism in the face of terrorism, it only encourages more violence,'" Cheney added.
Kerry did a good job of looking like crap today.
And this is a man who is supposed to win allies with better diplomacy?
What kerry said was disgusting! How can he work with the PM now IF he becomes president (God forbid). Great use of that "foreign policy experience".
Heinz Kerry called Alawi a liar. Pure and simple.
We gotta remember that this is the same assclown that turned traitor on the US in 71 and backed Communist Ortega in the 80's.
He needs to show every world leader the same respect he would show to Jacques Chirac.
"Heinz Kerry called Alawi a liar. Pure and simple."
Essentially, Tom Brokaw did the same a while back.....SURPRISE!!!
Allawie is much more of a patriot than John Kerry could have ever thought of being. The Iraqi President is constantly a target for insurgents, but he stands on principle, just like W.
Kerry is the root of disrespect. He has continually disrespected American Soldiers, he showed disrespect for his superior officers. He shows disrespect for the American dream, and he shows disrespect for Democracy.
Mr. Personality strikes again!
He's as diplomatic as his wife.
Memo to self: Never go on national TV under the influence of antihistamines.
Kerry is just a self serving traitor.
Yes he did resemble fecal matter. I was amazed today at the idea of a PM of Iraq addressing congress & thanking America for it's liberation. My goodness that's monumental! Kerry rushes to a microphone and basically calls this new interim leader a hack for the Bush campaign. Not very presidential, not very diplomatic and in my opinion treasonous.AGAIN!
Why the F wasn't Kerry in the House today? This Kerry POS makes my blood boil. /rant
John Kerry is America's embarassment...He should have just kept his mouth shut... Mother always said.. "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all"... apparently elitess scum like Kerry were never taught common manners... they were taught that they were above the common folks so they should feel free to say anything about anybody at anytime.........
Cheney is pure gold.
I saw this too and was reminded how how Kerrey never misses a chance to look like a jackass...Then the news had Teraayyyzzzaaa "Gaffe-A-Day" moment.
Are we being set up? I really can't believe how bad this crew is. They make the Dukakis campaign look like a well oiled machine.
And it's not just me..I Spoke with my favorite crazy-lib professor at lunch and me being me, I decided to gibe her about Kerrey...hehe.
Turns out she agrees, She thinks Kerrey is a hollow man without core principles....so her and her husband are voting Nader, for a "real change"..bwaahaa.
Great quote.
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