This is from “Face the Nation” on September 14, 2003:

Sen. KERRY: I think we need–I think we need to roll back the top end of

the Bush tax cut.

McMANUS: If that amendment does not pass, will you then vote against the

$87 billion?

Sen. KERRY: I don’t think any United States senator is going to abandon

our troops and recklessly leave Iraq to–to whatever follows as a result of

simply cutting and running. That’s irresponsible. What is responsible is

for the administration to do this properly now. And I am laying out the way

in which the administration could unite the American people, could bring

other countries to the table, and I think could give the American people a

sense that they’re on the right track. There’s a way to do this properly.

But I don’t think anyone in the Congress is going to not give our troops

ammunition, not give our troops the ability to be able to defend

themselves. We’re not going to cut and run and not do the job.

Look, we could–we could do this job over a period of time at greater

loss, at greater risk, and with much loss around the world with respect to

the United States. The question is will we do this the best way possible so

that we do the best to protect our troops and the best to advance the

safety and security of the United States?

SCHIEFFER: Senator, let me…

Sen. KERRY: My plan will do that.