Bush: Election Boils Down to Safety Issues; President Says His Opponent Is Not Up to Wartime Task

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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) - President Bush, in a new line of criticism aimed at Sen. John Kerry, said Friday the choice in this presidential race boils down to who can keep American homes safer from terrorists and contended his opponent was not up to the task during wartime.

Bush said families face five choices of "great consequence" in the election - security, home budgets, quality of life, retirement and values - but argued that security tops the list.

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Bush: Election Boils Down to Safety Issues; President Says His Opponent Is Not Up to Wartime Task

"All progress on every other issue depends on the safety of our citizens," Bush told supporters in a retooled stump speech. "Americans will go to the polls in a ...

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