...Kerry was quoted by the New York Times in January, disparaging Edwards for a limited public career in comparison to his own.
"In the Senate four years ? and that is the full extent of public life ? no international experience, no military experience, you can imagine what the advertising is going to be next year," Kerry said.
With a grin, he added, according to the Times, "When I came back from Vietnam in 1969 I don't know if John Edwards was out of diapers then. Well, I'm sure he was out of diapers."
In another instance, according to a Feb. 3 Los Angeles Times article, Kerry said: "I think the American people want an experienced hand at the helm of state. This is not the time for on-the-job training in the White House on national security issues."
Kerry also criticized Edwards for his lack of military as well as foreign policy experience.
Responding to Edwards' comments that the candidates had similar plans to rebuild Iraq, Kerry said, "Well, I think he would like it to be that way, but I think I have 35 years of experience in international security, foreign policy, and military affairs, and I think that makes an enormous difference here. I think that the world is looking for leadership that is tested and sure."
Kerry also mocked Edwards' "ambitious" nature, seeking the presidency after only one term in elective office.
"And people call me ambitious?" a Boston Globe reporter overheard Kerry asking an aide, according to a June 10 story in the paper.
Kerry disparaged Edwards' inexperience
"In the Senate four years ? and that is the full extent of public life ? no international experience, no military experience, you can imagine what the advertising is going to be next year," Kerry said.
With a grin, he added, according to the Times, "When I came back from Vietnam in 1969 I don't know if John Edwards was out of diapers then. Well, I'm sure he was out of diapers."
In another instance, according to a Feb. 3 Los Angeles Times article, Kerry said: "I think the American people want an experienced hand at the helm of state. This is not the time for on-the-job training in the White House on national security issues."
Kerry also criticized Edwards for his lack of military as well as foreign policy experience.
Responding to Edwards' comments that the candidates had similar plans to rebuild Iraq, Kerry said, "Well, I think he would like it to be that way, but I think I have 35 years of experience in international security, foreign policy, and military affairs, and I think that makes an enormous difference here. I think that the world is looking for leadership that is tested and sure."
Kerry also mocked Edwards' "ambitious" nature, seeking the presidency after only one term in elective office.
"And people call me ambitious?" a Boston Globe reporter overheard Kerry asking an aide, according to a June 10 story in the paper.
Kerry disparaged Edwards' inexperience
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