John Kerry actually said...

Two hundred billion for Iraq, but they tell us we can't afford after-school programs for our children. Two hundred billion dollars for Iraq, but they tell us we can't afford health care for our veterans.

Context

Kerry criticizes the spending priorities of the Bush administration regarding Iraq and domestic programs.

09/07/2004

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