Media Matters: Kerry Demands Limbaugh Apology for Insulting Troops
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September 27, 2007
4:18 PM
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Kerry Demands Limbaugh Apology for Insulting Troops
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WASHINGTON, DC - September 27 –Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today issued the following statement in response to Rush Limbaugh, who said yesterday on his radio show that only "phony soldiers" support the US withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
“This disgusting attack from Rush Limbaugh, cheerleader for the Chicken Hawk wing of the far right, is an insult to American troops," Kerry said. "In a single moment on his show, Limbaugh managed to question the patriotism of men and women in uniform who have put their lives on the line and many who died for his right to sit safely in his air conditioned studio peddling hate. On August 19th, The New York Times published an op-ed by seven members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division critical of George Bush's Iraq policy. Two of those soldiers were killed earlier this month in Baghdad. Does Mr. Limbaugh dare assert that these heroes were 'phony soldiers'? Mr. Limbaugh owes an apology to everyone who has ever worn the uniform of our country, and an apology to the families of every soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He is an embarrassment to his Party, and I expect the Republicans who flock to his microphone will now condemn this indefensible statement.”
To Contact Senator Kerry's office: Vincent Morris 202-224-4159
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