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In reply to the discussion: Did Congress REALLY Vote For The Iraq War? [View all]BlueMTexpat
(15,666 posts)was a first-term Senator from New York. NYC was the site of 9-11. Her constitutents and NY's senior Senator were extremely hawkish. At the time, her political experience was primarily in US domestic policy.
Kerry's vast experience in foreign affairs far surpassed Hillary's in 2003. Not only was he well-versed in foreign affairs generally with a longer career in the Senate, but had first-hand experience of the military. From Vietnam - another war that should NOT have happened.
One would expect Kerry, of anyone, to have been MUCH more skeptical than he was. Mind you, I am a fan of SoS Kerry and a true admirer of what he has been able to accomplish, a good part of which was initiated by Hillary.
But again, you give him a pass for his vote. But not her. I can see only ONE major difference.