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As James Taranto notes, in his floor speech arguing for the liberation of Iraq, Senator John Kerry mentioned September 11th multiple times, going so far as to say that "[t]he events of September 11 created new understanding of the terrorist threat and the degree to which every nation is vulnerable."
I await eagerly the accusations that Kerry waved the bloody shirt. I for one, however, will not be making those accusations, as it is perfectly understandable--whatever the position Senator Kerry eventually took on the issue of Iraq's liberation--that the terrorist attacks of September 11th were, are and will continue to be highly influential when it comes to crafting much of our foreign and national security policy. As such, it is only natural that September 11th be talked about when it comes to discussing macro issues of foreign and national security policy.
Personally, however, it seems a pity that others appear to ignore this.
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... but it really cannot be avoided:
He was for explained the idea of a link between 9-11 and Iraq before he was against it.
I really do believe the concept must be taught, or at least explained, to the American people and to the mainstream media.
They have to drop the stubborn and mundane belief that a link between the two requires Saddam flying an airplane into one of the towers, planning it, funding it, or even knowing about it in advance.
The sentence from the Senator which you quote isn't half-bad. He might actually understand it... but he's not saying at this point.
Batebi has been reported missing.
That John Kerry is right in all that he does. How could such a man be wrong, as he switches positions regularly?
(In all seriousness I think his waffling was exagerrated, as after a couple years one can change one's mind, but that his weekly switches were asinine)
Has anyone else wondered why they called it Waffling? I didn't know waffles were flipped, but it was pancakes that were. Maybe I just don't know anything about making waffles but eh, I honestly am curious where waffling came instead of pancakes, although waffling is catchier.
He's not trying to pass hurtful legislation by invoking it.
You asked. :-)