John Kerry actually said...
We have the money for tax cuts for people who earn more than $200,000 a year, but we don't have the money for our veterans. So ladies and gentlemen, this campaign is about making it clear not just to veterans, but to everybody in this country, that we're not going to take any lessons in patriotism from those who don't understand that the first definition of patriotism is keeping faith with those who wore the uniform of our country.
Context
John Kerry emphasizes the importance of supporting veterans over tax cuts for the wealthy, framing his campaign around patriotism and responsibility towards those who served.
01/22/2004