George W. Bush and John Kerry Debate (10/8/2004)

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In this October 8, 2004 ABC News debate, presidential candidates Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush respond to audience questions about their positions on the Iraq invasion and withdrawal strategy; threat from Iran; national security and the Patriot Act; government spending; healthcare costs; the environment; and stem cell research and abortion. Kerry criticizes Bush's invasion strategy and calls for strengthening alliances to achieve democracy in Iraq. Bush says that Saddam Hussein was a threat to the U.S.-whether or not he'd harbored weapons of mass destruction. Bush questions Kerry's record on fiscal responsibility and blames the federal deficit on the recession. Kerry criticizes Bush's tax cuts to the wealthy and promises to cut middle class taxes and lower healthcare costs.

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1 hr 36 min 32 sec

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