Text of Dean's speech on foreign policy, or...

[killbotfactory]

as I like to call it: "The Final Reason Gore Endorsed Dean" Speech

When it comes to our national security, we cannot afford to fail. September 11 was neither the beginning of our showdown with violent extremists, nor its climax. It was a monumental wake-up call to the urgent challenges we face.

Today, I want to discuss these challenges. First I want to say a few words about events over the weekend. The capture of Saddam Hussein is good news for the Iraqi people and the world. Saddam was a brutal dictator who should be brought swiftly to justice for his crimes. His capture is a testament to the skill and courage of U.S. forces and intelligence personnel. They have risked their lives. Some of their comrades have given their lives.

All Americans should be grateful. I thank these outstanding men and women for their service and sacrifice.

I want to talk about Iraq in the context of all our security challenges ahead. Saddam’s capture offers the Iraqi people, the United States, and the international community an opportunity to move ahead. But it is only an opportunity, not a guarantee.

Let me be clear: My position on the war has not changed.

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http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/002698.html#more

[slinkerwink]

1. dupe

:-)

[sandnsea]

2. Too funny

"The difficulties and tragedies we have faced in Iraq show that the administration launched the war in the wrong way, at the wrong time, with inadequate planning, insufficient help, and at unbelievable cost. An administration prepared to work with others in true partnership might have been able, if it found no alternative to Saddam’s ouster, to then rebuild Iraq with far less cost and risk."

Takes Kerry's position. No, Deanie's will not be able to see it, already know that.

[killbotfactory]

3. Did Kerry copyright that position?

You know, the position of a rational human being?

Give me a break.

[AP]

4. I just heard the NPR coverage...Mara Liasson ...

did a piece. I just have to ask, what's wrong with Dean? He needs to learn how to read a speech. He stumbled over 'brutal' and sounded like he was having problems reading his copy.