Thursday, August 05, 2004
Kerry"s Military Family Fiction
KERRY"S MILITARY
FAMILY FICTION
Kerry"s Rhetoric Doesn"t Match His
Record On Supporting The Military
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KERRY"S RHETORIC: A MILITARY FAMILY BILL OF RIGHTS
Kerry Says We Must "Do More To Honor" Troops And Their Families. "And while we strengthen our ability to fight terrorism at home and abroad, we will do more to honor the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and their families " Our troops and their families are asking for help, and as Harry Truman once said right here in St. Louis, "We should listen to these voices " there is in them the wisdom of courage and the hope of a new day for the world."" (John Kerry For President, "Kerry And Edwards Reunite On Believe In America Tour With A Pledge To Keep The Faith With Those Who Serve," Press Release, 8/5/04)
Kerry Proposed Military Family Bill Of Rights, Claiming It Was "Not Just Rhetoric," But "Reality I Lived." "I will never forget that our true power is measured not only by the strength of our weapons, but by the spirit of our soldiers. To me, that is not just rhetoric; it is the reality I lived " and it is central to the work of my life. So I come here today to propose a Military Family Bill of Rights " real and specific guarantees " that will keep faith with those who served and the families who share in their sacrifice." (Sen. John Kerry, Remarks At George Washington University, Washington, DC, 3/17/04)
BUT KERRY"S REALITY: VOTING AGAINST MILITARY FAMILIES
As Senator, Kerry Voted At Least Twelve Times Against Increasing Pay For America"s Hardworking Volunteer Military Personnel. (H.R. 4739, CQ Vote #320: Adopted 80-17: R 37-6; D 43-11, 10/26/90, Kerry Voted Nay; "Congress Cuts Bush Defense Request," CQ Almanac, 1990, pp. 671-687; S. Con. Res. 18, CQ Vote #46: Adopted 69-30: R 31-12; D 38-18, 3/23/93, Kerry Voted Nay; S. Con. Res. 18, CQ Vote #73: Motion Agreed To 55-42: R 2-39; D 53-3, 3/24/93, Kerry Voted Yea; H.R. 1335, CQ Vote #98: Motion Agreed To 51-49: R 0-43; D 51-6, 4/1/93, Kerry Voted Yea; S. Con. Res.18, CQ Vote #72: Motion Agreed To 54-44: R 2-40; D 52-4, 3/24/93, Kerry Voted Yea; S. 1087, CQ Vote #397: Passed 62-35: R 48-4; D 14-31, 9/5/95, Kerry Voted Nay; H.R. 2126, CQ Vote #579: Adopted 59-39: R 48-5; D 11-34, 11/16/95, Kerry Voted Nay; "Defense Bill Enacted Despite Objections," CQ Almanac, 1995, pp. 11-25; H.R. 1530, CQ Vote #399: Passed 64-34: R 50-3; D 14-31, 9/6/95, Kerry Voted Nay; H.R. 1530, CQ Vote #608: Adopted 51-43: R 47-2; D 4-41, 12/19/95, Kerry Voted Nay; S. 1124, CQ Vote #5: Adopted 56-34: R 42-3; D 14-31, 1/26/96, Kerry Voted Nay; "Goal Of Boosting Defense Budget Eludes GOP Lawmakers," CQ Almanac, 1995, pp. 9-12; S. 1745, CQ Vote #187: Passed 68-31: R 50-2; D 18-29, 7/10/96, Kerry Voted Nay; H.R. 3230, CQ Vote #279: Adopted 73-26: R 50-3; D 23-23, 9/10/96, Kerry Voted Nay; "Clinton Signs GOP"s Fortified Bill," CQ Almanac, 1996, pp. 10-33 - 10-38)
In 1995, Voted Against $11.1 Billion For Military Construction, Including $4.3 Billion For Military Family Housing. Kerry was one of only 14 Senators to vote against the funds. (H.R. 1817, CQ Vote #459: Adopted 86-14: R 49-5; D 37-9, 9/22/95, Kerry Voted Nay; "Military Construction Up $2.4 Billion," CQ Almanac, 1995, pp. 11-66 " 11-68)
In 1996, Voted Against $9.9 Billion For Military Construction, Including $4.1 Billion For Military Family Housing. Kerry was one of only 6 Senators to vote against the funds. (H.R. 3517, CQ Vote #269: Adopted 92-6: R 49-2; D 43-4, 9/5/96, Kerry Voted Nay; "Clinton Signs Bill Despite Objections," CQ Almanac, 1996, pp. 10-71 " 10-73)
In 2003, Kerry Voted Against $86.5 Billion To Assist Troops With Military Operations And Reconstruction In Iraq And Afghanistan. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay)
ü Provided "Extra Money For Body Armor For Soldiers "" (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; "Highlights Of Iraq, Afghanistan Measures," The Associated Press, 10/17/03; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03)
ü Included $17.81 Billion For Pay, Allowances, Subsistence, And Other Military Personnel Costs For Troops Activated For Duty In Iraq, Afghanistan, And Elsewhere In Support Of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, And Operation Noble Eagle. This funding "includes $1,248,200,000 for enhanced Special Pays including Family Separation Allowance [FSA], Imminent Danger Pay [IDP], and Hostile Duty Pay [HDP]," and stop-loss programs. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; See Text Of H.R. 3289, Engrossed Amendment As Agreed To By Senate; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03)
ü Provided Increased Combat Pay For Troops, Increasing Imminent Danger Pay From $150 To $225 Per Month And Family Separation Allowance From $100 To $250 Though End Of FY 2004. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; "Highlights Of Iraq, Afghanistan Measures," The Associated Press, 10/17/03; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03; "FY 2004 Supplemental Request For Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), And Operation Noble Eagle (ONE)," U.S. Department Of Defense, 9/03; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03)
ü Provided Health Benefits For Reservists And Guardsmen Called To Active Duty, As Well As Support For Their Families. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; "Highlights Of Iraq, Afghanistan Measures," The Associated Press, 10/17/03; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03; "FY 2004 Supplemental Request For Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), And Operation Noble Eagle (ONE)," U.S. Department Of Defense, 9/03)
ü Included $658 Million For Defense Health Program To Provide Health Care To Mobilized Guardsmen And Reservists, Plus Their Dependents. "[T]he supplemental request also includes special medical support for mobilized Guard and Reserve members and their dependents, who, as a result of their mobilization, are eligible to receive health care from the Department. In addition to the mobilization-related health care costs, funds are also required to support other health care requirements, such as post deployment health care and replenishment of frozen blood stocks. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) costs to support deployed Reservists and National Guardsmen are usually paid from the Services" Active O&M accounts, while all health care costs are paid from the Defense Health Program." (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; S. Rept. 108-160, Conference Report On S. 1689, 10/2/03; "FY 2004 Supplemental Request For Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), And Operation Noble Eagle (ONE)," U.S. Department Of Defense, 9/03)
ü Provided Eligibility For TRICARE Health Benefits To Reservists, Guardsmen And Their Dependents If They Are Activated For Duty, Unemployed, Or Their Employer Does Not Provide Health Care Benefits. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay; See Text Of H.R. 3289, Engrossed Amendment As Agreed To By Senate)
Kerry Also Missed Two Other Votes To Provide Supplemental Funding For Troops And Reconstruction Efforts In Iraq And Afghanistan. (S. 762, CQ Vote #125: Passed 93-0: R 48-0; D 44-0; I 1-0, 4/3/03, Kerry Did Not Vote; S. 2400, CQ Vote #106: Adopted 95-0: R 49-0; D 45-0; I 1-0, 6/2/04, Kerry Did Not Vote)
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Yes Kerrys voting record speaks for itself on how he dosnt support our troops. As it does also on his support of gun control.
Not the forked tongued butter mouth propaganda written for the public in meaningless speaches he mouths .
As clinton showed it is easy to fool the people- just tell them gulible folks what they want too hear.They will swallow it whole.Yep im talking about ppl just like yourself Ga[&:]
Kerry's Military Family Fiction
