White House raps Kerry for remarks on Iraq

The White House is accusing John Kerry of troop-bashing, after a comment the Massachusetts senator made to college students in California.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006 - 09:27

The White House is accusing John Kerry of troop-bashing, after a comment the Massachusetts senator made to college students in California.

In a speech yesterday at Pasadena City College, Kerry said students can do well if they study hard and make an effort to be smart. Those who don’t – Kerry said – “get stuck in Iraq”.

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