I don't believe the people of New York are going to allow the mayoral office to be bought. |
I don't think I look all that young. You've probably heard me say my scars are all on the inside. |
I have grown up in the bright light of America. |
I have long argued that we needed better planning for Afghanistan and Iraq, and it's appalling that the president waited so long to take even this most basic step, |
I have never loved my country more than I do today, ... All my life, America has smiled at me, and today I am smiling right back. |
I have not. I am very much an outsider. I have spent most of my life fighting against the powerful special interests. |
I have stood up to this president over and over and over, including back in 2001 when some on this stage had hope for President Bush, ... I did not have hope for President Bush. |
I have this kind of curious notion that I think actually most voters in America make their own decision about who they believe should be the president of the United States. I don't think you can tell them what to do. |
I know John Kerry well, ... I spent six years working with him in the Senate, and we spent a lot of time on the campaign trail together. And I'll tell you one thing: He has what it takes inside to be president of the United States -- backbone, strength, courage, heart. |
I know that John Kerry will make this country stronger and more secure for my children and for your children, ... And he will build an America that's stronger at home and respected in the world. |
I like him personally, |
I recognize that different states will address this in different ways, and I will oppose any effort to pass an amendment to the United States Constitution in response to the Massachusetts decision, |
I saw what happened when the mill in my hometown closed. |
I think a lot of people who supported Gen. Clark would naturally be interested in me, |
I think an Edwards-Kerry ticket would be powerful. |