KERRY ATTACKS EDWARDS ON EXPERIENCE
Kerry Attacked Edwards' Maturity And Experience; 'When I Came Back
From Vietnam. Don't Know If John Edwards Was Out Of Diapers Then.'
"'In the Senate four years - and that is the full extent of public
life - no international experience, no military experience, you can
imagine what the advertising is going to be next year,' Mr. Kerry
said. With a grin, he added: 'When I came back from Vietnam in 1969 I
don't know if John Edwards was out of diapers then. Well, I'm sure he
was out of diapers.'" (Adam Nagourney and Jim Rutenberg, "With Hopes
Up And Elbows Out, Democrats Give Iowa Their All," The New York Times,
1/19/04)
Kerry Attacked Edwards' Experience. "'I think the American people
want an experienced hand at the helm of state,' said Kerry, who has
spent 19 years in the Senate compared with Edwards' five. 'This is
not the time for on-the-job training in the White House on national
security issues.'" (Mark Z. Barabak, "Diverse States May Reshape The
Democratic Race Today," Los Angeles Times, 2/3/04)
Kerry Blasted Edwards' 'Lack Of Military And Foreign Policy
Experience.' "Kerry took aim at Edwards's lack of military and foreign
policy experience while responding to Edwards's comment that both
candidates shared similar plans to rebuild Iraq. 'Well, I think he
would like it to be that way,' said Kerry, a decorated veteran, 'but I
think I have 35 years of experience in international security, foreign
policy, and military affairs, and I think that makes an enormous
difference here. I think that the world is looking for leadership that
is tested and sure.'" (Raja Mishra, "Edwards And Kerry Emphasize
Contrasts," The Boston Globe, 2/23/04)
Kerry Mocked Edwards' "Ambitious" Nature After Only One Term In
Elective Office. "The veteran senator also questioned the former
trial lawyer's pursuit of the presidency after less than one term in
elective office. 'And people call me ambitious?' a Globe reporter
once overheard Kerry asking an
aide." (Glen Johnson, "Once a Rival, Edwards Staying Close to Kerry,"
The Boston Globe, 6/10/04)
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