John Kerry actually said...

"This policy has been plagued by an lack of planning, by an absence of candor, arrogance, and outright incompetence."

"We need a president and a vice president who aren't going to sacrifice the taxpayers' money on the alter of no-bid cronyism while our fighting men and women go without the armor and the equipment that..."

"... that this administration is planning yet another substantial callup of reservists and Guard units immediately after the election. Hide it from people through the election, then make the move."

"As commander in chief, I've got two words for companies like Halliburton that abuse the American taxpayer and the trust -- you're fired."