I defended this country as a young man, and I will defend it as president. John Kerry, speech in New York, August 24, 2004 More Quotes by John Kerry, speech in New York, August 24, 2004 More Quotes From John Kerry, speech in New York, August 24, 2004 At every step of the way, George W. Bush has put the narrow interests of the few ahead of the interests of most Americans. John Kerry, speech in New York, August 24, 2004