Kerry Campaign: Deeply Held Convictions - The Cheney Flip-Flops
To: National Desk, Political Reporter
Contact: Chad Clanton or Phil Singer, 202-464-2800, both of Kerry-Edwards 2004; Web:
http://www.johnkerry.comWASHINGTON, Aug. 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following was released by Kerry-Edwards 2004:
Today, Cheney Was Quick To Criticize Kerry's "Deeply Held Convictions" But He Has Failed To Explain Why He Has Taken Positions On Both Sides of Key Issues.
Kerry spokesman Phil Singer: "Dick Cheney is out of credibility and is representing a campaign that is so desperate it will say anything to distract attention from a record that has made the country less safe and secure. The fact is that George Bush has overseen an economy that has lost a million jobs, seen deficits hit record highs and watched health care and other household expenses hit new heights. John Kerry knows we can do better and has a plan to make America stronger at home and respected in the world."
THEN: Cheney Strongly Opposed Taking Out Saddam In 1991
Cheney Had No Regrets On Keeping Saddam In Power In 1991-US Would Have Had To Do It Alone.
Cheney Said "We Got It Right" By Leaving Saddam In Power. , and I do today." (Meet the Press, 8/27/00, emphasis added)
NOW: Cheney Says Saddam Would Still Be In Power Under Kerry But In
Cheney Criticized Kerry For Voting For Weapons Cuts.
Cheney Proposed The Cuts For Which He Now Criticizes Kerry
Cheney Recommended Termination of Apache Program.
-- Cheney Proposed Cutting F-14 Aircraft.
-- Cheney Proposed the Cuts For Which He Now Blames Kerry.
In Gay Marriage-
Cheney in 2000: "It's Really No One Else's Business...I Don't Think There Should Necessarily Be a Federal Policy in This Area."
Cheney in 2004: "I Will Support Whatever Decision He Makes."
Cheney Flip-Flopped On Sanctions
Cheney Was a Staunch Critic of Sanctions
Cheney Opposed Sanctions Because They Hurt Halliburton.
Cheney Advocated Easing Sanctions Against Libya, Iran, and Syria.
While Vice President, Imposed and Renewed Sanctions Those Countries
Cheney's Administration Imposed Sanctions on Syria.
Cheney's Administration Renewed Sanctions Against Iran and Libya.
Cheney's Administration Renewed Sanctions Against Sudan.
Cheney Flip-Flopped On Deficits
Cheney Was Once a Deficit Hawk
1982: Cheney Supported The Largest Tax Hike In Peacetime History.
1982: Cheney Backed A Balanced Budget Amendment.
1984: Cheney Backed GOP's 1985 Budget Plan That Cut Defense Spending And Raised Taxes.
1984: Cheney Voted For The Deficit Act of 1984, Which Increased Taxes.
Now, Cheney Ignores the Skyrocketing Deficit
Cheney: "Deficits Don't Matter." "Reagan proved deficits don't matter...
Bush-Cheney Inherited Projected Ten-Year Surplus Of $5.6 Trillion.
Cheney Flip-Flopped On Education
Cheney Strongly Opposed Creation of Department of Education
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http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=150-08112004