Biden Makes Appeal to National Guard

[cal04]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/22/1433872.aspx

Joe Biden, calling himself a “gigantic supporter” of the National Guard, pledged that Democrats would be a stronger ally for Guard members both at war and at home, offering added support to match what he said was an increasingly important role they play for the country.

The Democratic vice presidential nominee also offered a rebuttal to the style and substance of John McCain’s speech before the National Guard Association conference here yesterday, criticizing his foe for maligning Barack Obama’s motives.

“I heard John claim that behind Barack’s positions quote, ‘lies the ambition to be president,’” Biden recalled. “I do not think it’s appropriate to question a man or a woman’s motive. … After the last eight years, the last thing we need now is more politics of division, more characterizations of personal motivation rather than strong and important disagreements on judgment.”

And borrowing a line from his running mate, Biden alluded to his and McCain’s sons’ service to make the point that no party has a monopoly on patriotism.

“We all, we all put country first,” he said. “When John and I send our sons to war, they don’t wear a Republican flag or a Democratic flag. They wear an American flag.”

[Muttocracy]

1. thanks - and if anyone comes across video I'd love to hear it. nt

[cal04]

2. here's the text, will try and find the video

Senator Biden just finished addressing the National Guard Association Conference.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/amandascott/gGgynN

[Muttocracy]

3. thanks - the conference might not have allowed video for Biden or McCain. nt

[cal04]

6. Joe Biden speaks to National Guard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQCAKawrvfI

[Cha]

8. Thanks cal! This is very

impressive..I really haven't heard Biden speak that much..he's doing important work speaking to the National Guard Association, right now.

[Muttocracy]

9. Sweet!!! Thank you! 43 minutes of Joe to keep me company while I work :)

[MoJoWorkin]

5. Now that is what I want to hear from the VP candidate---great support for Barack

Every day Joe reaffirms my believe that Barack made THE BEST CHOICE!

[Jennicut]

4. Boy, is he right. When you send your child to war you do not wear the flag of your party.

I love Joe.

[Cha]

7. Rec'd! Thanks Biden for telling it like it is and

questioning mccain's sniveling, jealous attacks on Obama.

Who's writing mccain's attack scripts..rove?