If you don't believe...Saddam Hussein is a threat with nuclear weapons, then you shouldn't vote for me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kerry sets a condition for his candidacy based on belief in the threat from Saddam Hussein.
- In plain terms
- If you do not believe Saddam is a nuclear threat you should not vote for me.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your vote with your assessment of the security threat.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you agree with this condition?
- How do you vote on security issues?
Another view
Not all voters may agree on the nature of the threat.
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