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To: calgal who wrote (513508)	12/20/2003 11:43:27 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 769670

Lieberman Says Dean Is Divisive Force Friday, December 19, 2003 NEWARK, Del. — Presidential hopeful Joe Lieberman (search) warned Friday against replacing "one divisive leader with another divisive leader," a swipe at both President Bush and the front-runner for the Democratic Party's nomination, Howard Dean (search). Voters in 2000 were almost evenly divided between Bush and the Democratic ticket of former Vice President Al Gore (search) and Lieberman. Bush eventually prevailed in one of the closest presidential elections in history. Lieberman, a Connecticut senator struggling in the race to gain the 2004 nomination, on Friday added to his earlier criticism that Dean was taking Democrats backward by arguing that the former Vermont governor was a divisive force within the party. "We're too divided," Lieberman said as he toured a technology plant in Delaware. "I don't want to replace one divisive leader with another divisive leader." Dean, during a campaign stop in Iowa, faulted his Democratic rivals, particularly those in Congress, for what he argued was a move toward the political right. "It's time to take the country back, the country of FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), Harry Truman and Bill Clinton (search)," Dean said. "These Washington Democrats failed and backed away from the fight. We need new leadership in this country and we need new leadership in this party." Dean's mention of Clinton was clearly intended to answer his critics. Lieberman contended that Dean had criticized the former president's economic record in a domestic speech Thursday. Advisers for Wesley Clark (search) also used the Dean remark to lash out at the front-runner, although they acknowledged Friday they were not entirely clear of the affront. They called on Dean to explain whether he indeed wants to move the party's economic policies away from those of the Clinton administration. Dean referred Thursday to a State of the Union address by the former president: "While Bill Clinton said that the era of big government is over, I think we have to enter a new era for the Democratic Party, not one where we join Republicans and aim simply to limit the damage they inflict on working families." Dean has denied that he intended the remark as criticism of the former president, and the campaign said Friday that Dean believes Clinton had a "great record of success" and wants to build on it. But Lieberman said Friday, "If you look at the language, it sure looks like he's being critical of the Clinton idea that the era of big government is over." Clark's economic advisers said they were confused by Dean's remarks. "I'm curious what he means by that," said Mickey Kantor, Commerce secretary under Clinton. "If he's not trying to alter in a significant way the Clinton approach to the economy, which was so successful, why does he reference the Clinton era vs. some new era?" Responding to the latest criticism, Dean spokesman Jay Carson said Friday that "Washington candidates know all about divisiveness. They get more desperate every day and they continue to distort the truth because they have almost nothing positive to say about anything." Rival John Kerry (search) continued his criticism of Dean's foreign policy credentials Friday, saying his comments this week have "added immeasurably to the already significant doubts about his ability to be commander in chief." Kerry challenged Dean to a debate on national security. Kerry said Republicans would have "a field day" with Dean's comment that America is no safer with Saddam Hussein in custody, calling the comment naive and irresponsible. Dean's spokesman said Dean has been consistent on the Iraq war, adding that if positions on the war "were donors, John Kerry wouldn't have had to mortgage his house yesterday to support his campaign." Kerry is loaning his campaign $850,000 and is mortgaging his family home in Boston to provide future money to the campaign.

To: calgal who wrote (513508)	12/20/2003 11:43:38 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 769670

Transcript: President's Weekly Radio Address Saturday, December 20, 2003 The following is a transcript of President Bush's weekly radio address: Good morning. Every year during the holidays, families across America gather to celebrate our blessings — and we unite to share those blessings with others. Particularly in this time of giving, our thoughts turn to fellow citizens who face hardship, or illness, or loneliness. Their burden often seems even greater at Christmastime, yet the hope of this season was meant for them, as well. The American people see these needs — and they are responding, as always, with great generosity. Just this week, a government report found that more than 63 million Americans volunteered over the past year — about 4 million more than in the year before. On average, volunteers gave 52 hours — more than a full week of work — of their year in service to others. This increase in volunteering is evidence of the new culture of service we are building in America, especially among young people. Nearly two years ago, I created the USA Freedom Corps to continue the momentum generated by the countless acts of kindness we saw after the attacks of September the 11th, 2001. I asked every person in America to commit 4,000 hours over a lifetime — or about 100 hours a year — to serving neighbors in need. The response was immediate and enthusiastic, and has remained strong. Over 75,000 service organizations now work with USA Freedom Corps, and a growing percentage of Americans have answered the call to service. Americans are volunteering in every region of the country, and in nearly every part of the world. Many communities have formed Citizens Corps Councils to train neighborhoods in emergency response. About 50,000 people are enrolled in AmeriCorps, which carries out vital work in education, the environment, and homeland security. And the Peace Corps expanded to over 7,500 volunteers in 2003 — the highest level of participation in almost three decades. Every time I travel in America, I have the honor to meet some of our country's most dedicated volunteers. They include people like Phuong Nguyen, a high school student in Denver who gives hours of her free time to lead service projects for the American Red Cross; and Ana Cooper of Miami, who helps senior citizens with daily needs like grocery shopping; and Bill Sellers, an 83 year old man from Houston who has dedicated almost half his life to feeding the hungry. Some of the men and women I have met are members of the armed forces, who volunteer time in their communities on top of their service to the nation. And next week, I look forward to helping a generous group from Virginia distribute Angel Tree gifts to children whose parents are in prison. America's 63 million volunteers are setting a fine example for our nation. They are meeting essential needs in their communities — and they know the fulfillment that only comes from serving a cause greater than self. And many volunteers got started in the same way: because someone asked them. This holiday season, I ask every American to look for a challenge in your own community, and step forward to lend a hand. You can learn about thousands of service opportunities by visiting the USA Freedom Corps website, usafreedomcorps.gov. Many Americans volunteer with their families, allowing them to spend time together while improving the lives of others. And if you find a need that no one else is meeting, you might want to start a group of your own. The high level of volunteerism in our country is encouraging — though not surprising. America is a compassionate and generous land. With their good works, volunteers are living out the spirit of this season. And year round they are showing the heart and soul of our people — which is the greatest strength of our nation. Thank you for listening.