Bush-Cheney ‘04 Launches Updated “Troops” Ad
ARLINGTON, VA – This afternoon, Bush-Cheney ’04 released an updated version of the “Troops” ad that is currently being aired in West Virginia. The new ad, “Troops – Fog,” examines John Kerry’s vote against funding for our troops in Iraq and his statement Tuesday that he “actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.” The ad will be aired nationwide on cable television.
Script for “Troops - Fog”
PRESIDENT BUSH: I’m George W. Bush and I approve this message.
NARRATOR: “Few votes in Congress are as important as funding our troops at war. Though John Kerry voted in October, 2002 for military action in Iraq, he later voted against funding our soldiers.”
SENATE CLERK: “Mr. Kerry:”
ANNOUNCER V/O: “No.”
NARRATOR: “Body armor and higher combat pay for troops?”
SENATE CLERK: “Mr. Kerry:”
ANNOUNCER V/O: “No.”
NARRATOR: “Better health care for reservists?”
SENATE CLERK: “Mr. Kerry:”
ANNOUNCER V/O: “No.”
NARRATOR: “And what does Kerry say now?”
JOHN KERRY: “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.”
GRAPHIC: John Kerry: Wrong on defense.
NARRATOR: “Wrong on defense.”
The video of the new ad is now available at www.GeorgeWBush.com
