Kerry: Bush Failed To Tell Truth About Iraq
September 16th, 2004
“True leadership is about looking people in the eye and telling the truth, even when it’s hard to hear,” Kerry told members of the National Guard Association.
Kerry blasted Bush for failing “the fundamental test of leadership. He failed to tell you the truth.”
“You deserve better. The commander in chief must level with the troops and the nation,” he added. “And as president, I will always be straight with you — on the good days, and the bad days.”
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“Two days ago, the President stood right where I’m standing and did not even acknowledge that more than 1,000 men and women have lost their lives in Iraq,” Kerry said.
