Paul Rieckhoff

WizardOfAz · May 3rd, 2004, 02:15 PM

The following is a transcript of this week's Democratic radio address, delivered by Paul Rieckhoff:

Good morning. My name is Paul Rieckhoff. I am addressing you this morning as a US citizen and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I served with the US Army in Iraq for 10 months, concluding in February, 2004.

I'm giving this address because I have an agenda, and my agenda is this: I want my fellow soldiers to come home safely, and I want a better future for the people of Iraq. I also want people to know the truth.

War is never easy. But I went to Iraq because I made a commitment to my country. When I volunteered for duty, I knew I would end up in Baghdad. I knew that's where the action would be, and I was ready for it.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,118735,00.html

krepitch · May 3rd, 2004, 02:52 PM

That was an excellent speech. If we're going to do it, we should do it right. It's shocking how poorly thought out this war (and more so the aftermath) has been.

WizardOfAz · May 3rd, 2004, 03:22 PM

On duty in Iraq:

Chris_Sanders · May 3rd, 2004, 03:25 PM

I would like to point out that Fox News posted this, much to the chagrin of those that feel they only slant in one direction.

That being said, I hope someone in Washington read it as well.

WizardOfAz · May 3rd, 2004, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_Sanders

I would like to point out that Fox News posted this

We report, you decide!

NickelBack · May 3rd, 2004, 04:38 PM

I wonder if this will be one of the cases where it is easier to shoot the messenger rather tha listen to what he is saying.

WizardOfAz · May 4th, 2004, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NickelBack

I wonder if this will be one of the cases where it is easier to shoot the messenger rather tha listen to what he is saying.

Never happen.