Kids Come First In Miami
Friday, May 6, 2005
Florida Memorial University – Miami Florida
Johnkerry.com Press Secretary Katharine Lister
There are some great people here in Miami and folks are having fun. The crowd really reflects Florida and both Senator Graham and the Mayor of Miami Gardens, Shirley Gibson, are here to greet the crowd.
Senator Kerry and Senator Graham are talking about the importance of putting children's health care over tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Senator Kerry says “Let's keep it simple. KidsFirst - we have to do what's right for children in America. If you can't choose to put kids first, then what are you putting first?”
He also tells the crowd about some of the stories he has heard along the way in Seattle and Texas.
Kerry says it is pretty basic, “Good development requires good health care. And good development leads to good citizenship. That's why it is so important that we build a grassroots movement that demands accountability from politicians on the issues that matter to Americans - health care, education.”
The crowd really likes this and gives him a standing ovation.
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