Carter's speech really hammered on the value of having a C-in-C who knows first-hand the sacrifices required in war and who will not call for such sacrifice on a whim (Carter, like Kerry, served in the Navy). As with the other speeches, do yourself a favor and read the whole thing:
Jimmy Carter's speech to the Democratic National Convention: "...You can't be a war president one day and claim to be a peace president the next, depending on the latest political polls. When our national security requires military action, John Kerry has already proven in Vietnam that he will not hesitate to act. And as a proven defender of our national security, John Kerry will strengthen the global alliance against terrorism while avoiding unnecessary wars...."
different voices
10 years ago