Statement by Kerry campaign mgr on Resignation of Bush/Swift Boats Lawyer

[The Straight Story]

Statement from Kerry-Edwards Campaign Manager on Resignation of Bush/Swift Boats Lawyer

8/25/2004 12:20:00 PM


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To: National Desk, Daybook Editor

Contact: Chad Clanton or Phil Singer, 202-464-2800, Web: http://www.johnkerry.com

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Kerry-Edwards campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill released the following statement today:

"The sudden resignation of Bush's top lawyer doesn't end the extensive web of connections between George Bush and the group trying to smear John Kerry's military record. In fact, it only confirms the extent of those connections. Now we know why George Bush refuses to specifically condemn these false ads. People deeply involved in his own campaign are behind them, from paying for them, to appearing in them, to providing legal advice, to coordinating a negative strategy to divert the public away from issues like jobs, health care and the mess in Iraq, the real concerns of the American people. It's time for George Bush to take responsibility himself and condemn these false attacks."

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