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On the recordJuly 5, 2004
I have chosen a man who understands and defends the values of America, a man who has shown courage and conviction as a champion for middle-class Americans, and for those struggling to reach the middle class.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry announces his choice of John Edwards as his running mate, highlighting Edwards' understanding of American values and his advocacy for the middle class.

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