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Swift Boat Veterans For Truth: Any Questions

TRANSCRIPT:

JOHN EDWARDS [from speech used in Kerry's "Three Minutes" ad]: If you have any question about what John Kerry's made of, just spend three minutes with the men who served with him thirty years ago...

(On screen: Here's what those men think about John Kerry.)

AL FRENCH: I served with John Kerry.

BOB ELDER: I served with John Kerry.

(On screen: www.swiftvets.com)

GEORGE ELLIOT: John Kerry has not been honest about what happened in Vietnam.

(On screen: George Elliot; Lieutenant Commander; 2 Bronze Stars)

AL FRENCH: He is lying about his record.

(On screen: Al French; Ensign; 2 Bronze Stars)

LEWIS LETSON: I know John Kerry is lying about his first Purple Heart, because I treated him for that injury.

(On screen: Lewis Letson; Medical Officer; Lieutenant Commander)

VAN ODELL: John Kerry lied to get his Bronze Star. I know, I was there -- I saw what happened.

(On screen: Van Odell; Gunners Mate 2nd Class)

JACK CHENOWETH: His account of what happened and what actually happened are the difference between night and day.

(On screen: Jack Chenoweth; Lieutenant J.G.; Navy Commendation Medal)

ROY HOFFMAN: John Kerry has not been honest.

(On screen: Roy Hoffman; Rear Admiral; Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star)

ADRIAN LONSDALE: And he lacks the capacity to lead.

(On screen: Adrian Lonsdale; Commander; Legion of Ment; Bronze Star)

LARRY THURLOW: When the chips were down, you could not count on John Kerry.

(On screen: Larry Thurlow; Lieutenant J.G.; Bronze Star)

BOB ELDER: John Kerry is no war hero.

(On screen: Bob Elder; Lieutenant; Bronze Star)

GRANT HIBBARD: He betrayed all his shipmates. He lied before the Senate.

(On screen: Grant Hibbard; Lieutenant Commander; 2 Bronze Stars)

SHELTON WHITE: John Kerry betrayed the men and women he served with in Vietnam.

(On screen: Sheldon White; Lieutenant; 2 Bronze Stars)

JOE PONDER: He dishonored his country. He most certainly did.

(On screen: Joe Ponder; Gunners Mate 3rd Class; Purple Heart)

BOB HILDRETH: I served with John Kerry. John Kerry cannot be trusted.

(On screen: Bob Hildreth; Lieutenant; Bronze Star, Purple Heart)

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