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Obama Defends His Patriotism, Lauds McCain's

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PlusObama Defends His Patriotism, Lauds McCain'sObama Defends His Patriotism, Lauds McCain'sThe Associated PressBarack Obama is on a patriotism tour, defending his commitment to the country. He's also defending rival John McCain's military service, saying no one should question its importance. (June 30)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] It's a question that's dogged Barack Obama since he started his run for the White House.Is he patriotic?Obama is making his most concerted effort to answer that question, with a weeklong patriotism tour.SOTBarack Obama"I've always taken my deep and abiding love for my country as a given. It was how, I was raised, it is what propelled me into public service, it is why I am running for president" [Notes:video of Obama without flag pin]Obama was questioned early in the campaign because he didn't wear an American flag pin. At the time, he said he didn't need a pin to prove his patriotism. [Notes:Obama with flag pin]But recently, the pin has been a staple on Obama's lapel.Obama blamed some of the criticism on himself, and the rest on his opponents. SOT"i've found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged, at times as a result of my own carelessness, more often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts about who I am and what I stand for" Obama is also seeking to tamp down the controversy surrounding comments made by his supporter, Retired General Wesley Clark.Clark questioned whether Republican John McCain's military service prepared him to be president, saying "I don't think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president." Obama is distancing himself from Clark's remarks. SOTBarack Obama"For those like John McCain who have endured physical torment in service to our country _ no further proof of such sacrifice is necessary. And let me also add that no one should ever devalue that service, especially for the sake of a political campaign, and that goes for supporters on both sides."McCain called the comments unnnecessary, and said is proud of his record of service. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: AssociatedPress

Length: 01:41
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DEALJAS1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
did you know that B.O. is white?
tuxguys (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You know, I haven't made up my mind yet... my issues are essentially lower taxes, less government regulation, and national security... if B. Hussein Obama has successfully convinced me by election day that he's the best guy for these issues, he's got my vote.
shomanD8 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
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Steve17I (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
uhh nice! but my profile has better stuff! chck it out! S
BunnaySango (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It's good to see both candidates stepping away from the petty character defamation and focusing on what really matters.
scj16 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Where was mccains pin during the debates? where was mccains pin at the convention? where is mccains pin? Who cares? he's white and is automatically patriotic.
jimitl5 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
My dad was a wwII veteran of the Pacific war. He never wore a American Fag pin or even flew the flag at our house but no one could ever accuse him of being unpatriotic.
TonyaTko (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Nice Video! I did one too about this whole debacle. I will send it to you. Tell me what you think. -TonyaTko
BagelsForever (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
"It is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." - Hermann Goering, leading member of Nazi party.
ProudtobeaCanuck (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
"I didn't decide to run for president to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because it had become my ambition to become president. I was sixty-two years old when I made the decision, and I thought it was my one shot at the prize." John Mccain

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