“Tax Fairness for Americans” Kerry with AFL-CIO in Chicago, IL

March 10, 2004
Delivered via Video Conference from Chicago, IL

"We know what this President is offering to America: the politics of blame – and a promise of more of the same. It’s clear George Bush will fight like hell to keep his own job, but he won’t lift a finger to help Americans keep theirs. I’m running for President to put America back to work.

I know the fight for jobs, the fight for affordable health care, the fight for trade policies that work for America won’t be easy. But I’ve been in tough fights before. For 35 years, I’ve fought for my country and for people. And I’m ready to lead the battle for our jobs and our economic future.

I say to all of you and all of America: get ready – a new day is on the way!"

Transcript of speech: http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/speeches/spc_2004_0310.html

Sorry, but "a new day is on the way" just doesn't do it for me.

By the way, this speech reads better than any I have heard him deliver. The Edwards influence is pretty obvious -- just check out the following paragraph:

The stakes in this race are enormous. We have to bring back an America that values work and honors working people, day in and day out. That means new leadership that respects the values working people hold dear: sticking up for ourselves, playing by the rules, looking out for each other, a fair break for everybody - not just those with the connections and the cash.

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/speeches/spc_2004_0310.html

Over 25 years of public service and speechmaking by Kerry makes the attribution to Edwards silly and a bit trite considering that Edwards has only served for a short time. I lke Edwards but he is a budding newcomer to commitment to public service.

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