Dianne Feinstein: “I also am deeply saddened by recent comments made by the President and Vice President which imply that Democrats are not…”

“I also am deeply saddened by recent comments made by the President and Vice President which imply that Democrats are not protective of our Nation's security. Nothing is further from the truth. There is no shortage of courage and bravery and patriotism on this side of the aisle. We, too, have our heroes who prove that: Senator Max Cleland, Senator Daniel Inouye, former Senator Bob Kerrey, and Senator John Kerry, people who fought with bravery and distinction in major conflicts this Nation has had. Even to imply the Democrats are not interested in the security of the American people is not only wrong, but in the present pre-election period I believe it is also base. Last night, it was reported the Vice President went so far as to state that American security would be enhanced if a certain GOP candidate was elected to the House of Representatives. This very statement, carried by major newspapers, jaundiced any fair discussion in this pre-election period.”