Well, you're right in that I wasn't there and I can't authenticate every word he used.

I do know that Kerry has said on many occasions that he wishes that he had used different words than he did 30 years ago.

I guess I don't have a problem with him having the courage to speak his mind based on his volunteer service to his country.

What I see today from those who "served" with him is a partisan view of what Kerry was like as a commander.

We'll see what McCain has to say in more detail shortly.