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John Kerry

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John Kerry is a prominent Democratic politician from Massachusetts who served as the 68th Secretary of State from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, Kerry was a United States Senator, representing Massachusetts from January 1985 until June 2013. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on foreign relations, environmental issues, and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in the negotiation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

Mar 7, 2004

And if the president of the United States can find the time to go to a rodeo, he can find the time to do more than one hour in front of a commission that is investigating what happened to America's intelligence and why we are not stronger…

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Mar 4, 2004

He thought that he could stand up in front of that sign that says 'Mission Accomplished.' And he thought none of you would notice what's really happening in America. But we do -- 21,000 jobs in one month, another broken promise.

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Feb 29, 2004

God, when November comes, George Bush is going, we're coming. And don't let the door hit you on the way out, folks.

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Feb 29, 2004

This president has, in fact, created terrorists where they didn't exist. And I believe this president has run the most arrogant, inept, reckless and ideological foreign policy in the modern history of our country. And we need to hold him…

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Feb 26, 2004

I don't fault George Bush for doing too much in the war on terror. I believe he's done too little.

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Feb 26, 2004

So I think there is a significant difference in my preparedness, my readiness to be president of the United States.

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Feb 25, 2004

They want him to go out there tonight and draw contrast with President Bush, and try and make the case that he believes he has the most experience to defeat President Bush in November.

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Feb 24, 2004

And no matter what was said in Washington just this morning, the wrong way to cut the deficit is to cut Social Security benefits.

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Feb 24, 2004

The wrong way to cut the deficit is to cut Social Security benefits.

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Feb 24, 2004

And companies will no longer be able to simply surprise their workers with a pink slip instead of a paycheck.

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