This flag belongs to us. Anyone who tells you that one political party has a monopoly on the defense of our nation is committing a fraud on the American people. My fellow Americans, Democrats are leaders. Democrats are fighters. Our country was attacked. We are at war, our nation is at risk -- engaged in a life or death struggle against terrorists who are seeking nuclear and biological weapons. The safety of our country demands cooperation with our allies. The safety of our country demands making more friends and fewer enemies. The safety of our country demands an end to the doctrinaire, ineffective policies that currently grip Washington, Enough is enough.
Let's not forget what we did in the 1990s. We balanced the budget. We paid down the debt. We created 23 million new jobs. We lifted millions out of poverty and we lifted the standard of living for the middle class. We just need to believe in ourselves, and we can do it again.
- John Kerry
