Edwards: Clinton campaign seems to have no conscience

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http://www.johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20080106-clinton-attacks/



Keene, New Hampshire – Today, Senator John Edwards today responded to Senator Clinton's aide, Jay Carson's statement that "In order to be president, you need to do more than read articles about people who need help and talk about them," saying Clinton is "somebody who's actually going to help people and not use them as talking points."

John Edwards replied, "My reaction is this (Clinton's) campaign doesn't seem to have a conscience. This is not about them - it's about families like the Sarkisyans, the Lowes, and the Lakeys, who desperately need a voice."

"I was willing last night to let this issue go and even willing to let it go earlier today. The more I thought about the idea that somehow everything is about them – it's an indication that they have no conscience about what's at stake here. These families are what this is about. It's not about them nor is it about me. It's about whether we're going to actually stand up and fight for these people."

"If she wants to argue with me or the campaign wants to argue with me about my position about some issue, they're totally entitled to do that. But to talk this way about families who have struggled and suffered and want to be heard – the Lakeys, James Lowe, the Sarkisyans - they didn't come here by accident. They believe they have a responsibly to their families and their children to create a better America and make certain that what happened in the Sarkisyan family's case never happens to any other family. I'm proud of them. Everyone should be proud of them."
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Guess I should put this here for more eyes to see - I couldn't agree more with John, I am proud of these families for stepping forward. Hillary's turning very negative, as this, and her, "We don’t need to be raising the false hopes of our country about what can be delivered" comment show.

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1. Good for John. These people seek John out. and the Lakeys were his clients for god's sake!

How dare she? John won a victory for the Lakeys that allowed their daughter to live.The Sarkisyans asked to be heard to prevent other children from dying as their daughter did and they believe John can help.How DARE Hillary Clinton mock them , or John, for giving them a voice? These are NOT just people he read about or props!

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2. You argue the Edwards' case beautifully, Saracat! good job! n/t

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3. Thanks.This infuriates me.It really is beyond belief that Hillary would say this.

But she is giving evidence of that lack of empathy she seems to have and she is proving the speculation that everything is a political ruse to her.You know what they say about those who accuse others of the things they would be guilty of!

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4. Miss Projection! n/t

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5. LOL! So right!