Reply #181: Yes. He has mentioned it at least once. [View All]

[Imperialism Inc.]

It isn't one of his primary messages but below is a link to a speech where he mentions Iraqi labor. I didn't see where he mentioned it in any other speech though. I am just using the articles and speeches linked off of Kerry's Iraq home page (http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/iraq/).

This Moment in Iraq is a Moment of Truth
Remarks of Senator John Kerry
April 30, 2004

Westminster College - Fulton, Missouri
http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/speeches/spc_2004_0430.html
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Second:

The second key element is the High Commissioner. Backed by a newly broadened security coalition, he should be charged with overseeing elections, the drafting of a constitution and coordinating reconstruction. The Commissioner should be highly regarded by the international community and have the credibility to talk to all the Iraqi people.

This Commissioner should be directed to work with Iraq’s interim government, the new US Ambassador, and the international community after June 30 to ensure a process that continues to move forward on the path toward sovereignty, while focusing on the immediate needs of the Iraqis themselves.

The Iraqi people desperately need financial and technical assistance that is not swallowed up by bureaucracy and no-bid contracts, but instead goes directly into the hands of grassroots organizations. They need to see the tangible benefits of reconstruction in the form of jobs, infrastructure, and services. And they need to be able to communicate their concerns to international authorities without feeling they are being insulted and disrespected in their own country.

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