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John Kerry: “The president's vaguely stated plan does not strengthen our hand in the war on terror. It in no way relieves the strain…”

On the recordAugust 17, 2004
The president's vaguely stated plan does not strengthen our hand in the war on terror. It in no way relieves the strain on our overextended military personnel...
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry criticized President Bush's plan to reduce military presence around the world during a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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