D.N.C. Veteran Tribute Video

Thursday, August 28, 2008

"D.N.C. Veteran Tribute Video"
Just have to post this video here that played during last night's DNC Convention, and give props to Stephanie Stone. Stephanie had a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy and gave an excellent testimonial (7:03 in the video) in this veteran tribute video, which was produced by Steven Spielberg. Stephanie and I both serve on the Coro National Alumni Board and are alumni of the Coro Fellows Program. She currently is Vice President of Programs and Outreach for Coro Southern California.
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Texas' Chet Edwards tells veterans: McCain is no friend to you

Texas' Chet Edwards tells veterans: McCain is no friend to you

07:07 AM CDT on Thursday, August 28, 2008
By ROBERT T. GARRETT / The Dallas Morning News
rtgarrett@dallasnews.com

DENVER – Waco congressman Chet Edwards assailed John McCain as no friend of veterans Wednesday, while hailing Barack Obama as the champion that veterans and military families need.


Capping seven days that most politicians can only dream of, Mr. Edwards snagged a prime-time speaking slot at the Democrats' convention.

With a video montage of the Alamo as his backdrop, he got four minutes to tout Mr. Obama's record on veterans' health and education benefits.

Mr. Edwards said he has "the greatest respect for the military service and sacrifice of John McCain in the Vietnam War."

But he said the Arizona senator "has received failing grades from some of our nation's most respected veterans' organizations. He has repeatedly voted against health care funding and benefits for his fellow veterans. And if elected, his plan could lead to the rationing of veterans' health care."
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