Posted on 12/09/2004 5:10:16 AM PST by Quilla
Senator John F. Kerry, who rooted his unsuccessful presidential campaign in an alternate vision of the Iraqi occupation, will visit that nation next month during a swing through the Middle East.
The Massachusetts Democrat is to meet with National Guard troops from Massachusetts, other active-duty armed forces personnel, and others during the tour. The dates of his travel, the length of his stay, and his exact itinerary were being withheld for security purposes.
''He's going because he wants to thank the troops from Massachusetts," said Kerry spokeswoman April Boyd. ''While he's there, he'll also be meeting with military commanders, embassy officials, and Iraqi government leaders. The purpose will be to discuss the war in Iraq and the war on terrorism."
Elections in Iraq are scheduled for Jan. 30. During the US presidential campaign, Kerry warned that the Iraqi elections would be hampered if the security situation in the country did not improve.
Prior to his campaign, Kerry made a similiar trip, traveling solo to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and meeting with the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
Following that trip, he condemned President Bush and his administration for backing out of the Middle East peace process.
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Gee, how long before he'll be telling us about the atrocities performed by our troops in Iraq on a "day to day" basis?
Can't wait to see the pictures of the reception he gets from the troops.
I'm sure the troops will be so proud to see him. /SARCASM!
This guy is such an arrogant idiot. Wonder if he will 'swift' boat up the Tigris?
Why.....just why?
Hope he is wearing his body armour, especially when he's close to large numbers of OUR soldiers
I certainly hope he is vewy, vewy careful while there.
"Gee, how long before he'll be telling us about the atrocities performed by our troops in Iraq on a "day to day" basis?"
You got that right and it won't take him long. It'll be his Christmas present to our troops... You know, with that loser, history tends to repeat itself over and over again...
WHO'S Troops?
Talk about delusional
Hey LOSER
Your party ain't gonna support you for 2008
Get over it
Considering his track record, I'd have to say Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's?
Wonder if Kerry will get a Professional Manicure and Botox Treatments before he leaves to go???
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