John Kerry: “I guess I'll leave it up to the voters whether five deferments makes…”

On the recordSeptember 1, 2004

I guess I'll leave it up to the voters whether five deferments makes someone more qualified to defend this nation than two tours of duty.

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John Kerry challenges the qualifications of Dick Cheney in a rally speech.

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