Kerry Slams Bush Troop Plan
Speaking to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry criticizes President Bush's plan to redeploy 70,000 troops over the next 10 years. Kerry says the plan signals a lack of commitment that does not help the war on terrorism. Hear NPR's Juan Williams.
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