This was an organization of men who risked their lives in Vietnam, who considered themselves totally patriotic.

I'm proud I went to North Vietnam because Nixon was lying to us,

I took every chance I could to meet with U.S. soldiers. I talked with them and read the books they gave me about the war. I decided I needed to return to my country and join with them - active duty soldiers and Vietnam Veterans in particular - to try and end the war.

I've been accused of being too flexible, too willing to mold myself to men, and that's something I'm constantly working on.

I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an unorthodox enemy.

If you want to know about John Kerry's values, ask the men who served with him in Vietnam, ... He put his life on the line for them every day -- seven days a week, 24 hours a day. They trusted him. They believed in him. They trust and believe in him today.