Vietnam War Hero Kerry Had this to say on Wednesday:
If I am President, never again will parents or husbands or wives of soldiers have to send them body armor instead of photographs and care packages. Last month a young newlywed in Virginia who, as her husband was about to ship out to Iraq, gave him a bulletproof vest for Valentine’s Day. I can tell you right now: in a Kerry Administration, no one will be getting body armor as a gift from a loved one; it will come from the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We will supply our troops with everything they need — and we will reimburse each and every family who has had to buy body armor because this Administration made Valentine’s Day part of the procurement process.
Cheney blows him out of the water:
Senator Kerry has also had a few things to say about support for our troops now on the ground in Iraq. Among other criticisms, he has asserted that those troops are not receiving the materiel support they need. Just this morning, he again gave the example of body armor, which he said our administration failed to supply. May I remind the Senator that last November, at the President’s request, Congress passed an $87 billion supplemental appropriation. This legislation was essential to our ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan – providing funding for body armor and other vital equipment; hazard pay; health benefits; ammunition; fuel, and spare parts for our military. The legislation passed overwhelmingly, with a vote in the Senate of 87 to 12. Senator Kerry voted no. I note that yesterday, attempting to clarify the matter, Senator Kerry said, quote, “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.” (Laughter.) It’s a true fact. (Laughter.)
Pesky fact checkers. This guy can’t live in the past forever. His irresponsible failure to fund our campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq eclipses any of his wartime exploits (as does his disparagemetn of his fellow Vietnam Veterans upon his return from Vietnam). Kerry’s campaign is already sinking, and the Bush Campaign has only run ads for about 2 weeks.
(Hat tip: Mudville Gazette)
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