Franks is reportedly speaking the opening night of the Republican convention. I think we got some TV ads out of these statements by him today on Stephanopolous' show (no link, I was watchying the show and have it TIVO'd):
Stephanopoulos: Do you think Senator Kerry is qualified to be commander in chief?
Franks: Absolutely.
Stephanopoulos: A group of Vietnam veterans called 'Swift Boat Veterans for Truth' came out this week and they're putting out advertising saying essentially that Senator Kerry is lying about his war record and doesn't deserve the medals that he got. Do you think that kind of dialogue is appropriate in this campaign?
Franks: I really work hard to stay away from hyperbole...
Stephanopoulos: ...That sounds like hyperbole to you?
Franks: Uh, yeah, it is. I think it is hyperbole. I think for some reason we've fallen prey to the notion that says there has to be vitriol.
