Sen. Joe Biden Speaks at IL 9th Congressional District's "Vote 2004" Rally

Report by Sue Schell:

Congresswoman Schakowsky's, Congressional District "Vote 2004" Rally was a day of inspiration for a huge crowd in attendance at the Doubletree Hotel in Skokie on Sunday, September 19.

Hotel management had to keep adding more and more chairs, as the room filled to capacity to hear speeches from Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ninth Congressional District State Senator Jeffrey Schoenberg and State Representative Julie Hamos, and other Democratic State Leaders.

Congresswoman Schakowsky's, Congressional District "Vote 2004" Rally was a day of inspiration for a huge crowd in attendance at the Doubletree Hotel in Skokie on Sunday, September 19.

Hotel management had to keep adding more and more chairs, as the room filled to capacity to hear speeches from Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Ninth Congressional District State Senator Jeffrey Schoenberg and State Representative Julie Hamos, and other Democratic State Leaders.

Biden on Bush's Mistakes

Senator Biden's speech was stirring to all in the room as he described the mistakes committed by the Bush Administration. He faulted the administration for running a destructive presidential campaign, designed to destroy rather than defeat an opponent.

He challenged why the Bush administration divides rather than unites people. Senator Biden, further described the irresponsibility of President Bush, who he claims squandered and damaged the reputation of the U.S. throughout the world, resulting in a major dilemma for the next President, no matter who wins election in 2004.

Biden on Kerry's Advantages

Senator Biden continued by explaining that Senator Kerry understands the ultimate significance and pain of going to war. Especially, a war in which we did not have the United Nations consensus.

Having known Senator Kerry for over 30 years, Senator Biden spoke about his strong ideology and ability to act on the strength of his convictions. He said that Senator Kerry truly is a man with an ideology. He does not just "have ideas" like President Bush. Senator Biden also emphasized that Kerry, who is a thoughtful student of history, would not just rely on the U.S.'s ability to "bully" because of its military strength. He asserted that the U.S. needs someone who will listen to input from our allies and win their support, before moving in new directions, especially when it involves going into war.

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