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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