In recent weeks, a number of derogatory statements regarding Mary Cheney, daughter of Vice President Dick Cheney, have been made by Senators Kerry and Edwards. Kerry also openly insulted interim Iraqi President Ayad Allawi during his visit to Congress and the White House. Those most recent attack, this time against First Lady Laura Bush, was made by Teresa Heinz-Kerry.
Although Heinz-Kerry's follow-up response to CNN seemed to say that she had "forgotten" that the comments she alleged were untrue, the first lady told CNN that the apology was unnecessary.
Still, the question remains, are these negative statements demonstrating the character of a man who belongs in the White House?
Teresa Heinz Kerry apologizes for remark
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Teresa Heinz Kerry apologized Wednesday for telling USA Today that she was unsure if first lady Laura Bush had ever held a "real job."
Heinz Kerry said she was "sincerely sorry" for the remark.
"I had forgotten that Mrs. Bush had worked as a schoolteacher and librarian, and there couldn't be a more important job than teaching our children," Heinz Kerry said. "As someone who has been both a full time mom and full time in the workforce, I know we all have valuable experiences that shape who we are. I appreciate and honor Mrs. Bush's service to the country as first lady, and am sincerely sorry I had not remembered her important work in the past."
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Laura Bush brushes aside Heinz Kerry's remarks
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Laura Bush on Thursday brushed off comments about her work experience that were made by Teresa Heinz Kerry, who told USA Today she was unsure if Bush had ever held a "real job."
Asked about Heinz Kerry's apology Wednesday for what she said, Bush responded, "It didn't matter to me. It didn't hurt my feelings. It was perfectly all right that she apologized. She didn't have to apologize. I know how tough it is. And actually I know those trick questions."
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