In the 2000 campaign, Republicans put words into the mouth of Al Gore. The most famous was their claim that Al Gore claimed to have invented the Internet – something Gore never said.
The ploy is back. One of the most common references is claiming John Kerry claims that the heart of America is found in Hollywood. President Bush has used this on at least two occasions, including his Convention Acceptance speech.
“If you say the heart and soul of America is found in Hollywood, I'm afraid you are not the candidate of conservative values.” -- President George W. Bush, Speech to the RNC, September 2, 2004
But here’s what John Kerry REALLY said:
"Every performer tonight in their own way, either verbally or through their music, through their lyrics, have conveyed to you the heart and soul of our country." -- Senator Kerry, July 8
The full text of the President's Convention Acceptance Speech is here.
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