Bill Oliver wrote:

In fact, he never mentioned a Nixon-Humphrey debate. He mentioned
listening to both sides in the Nixon-Humphrey race.


The exact quote:
"I finally arrived here in 1968. I had empty pockets, but I was full of
dreams. The presidential campaign was in full swing. I remember watching
the Nixon and Humphrey presidential race on TV. A friend who spoke
German and English, translated for me. I heard Humphrey saying things
that sounded like socialism, which is what I had just left. But then I
heard Nixon speak. He was talking about free enterprise, getting
government off your back, lowering taxes and strengthening the military.
Listening to Nixon speak sounded more like a breath of fresh air."

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/31/po...XT-ARNOLD.html

He doesn't say the word "debate", but it sure sounds like he's referring
to one specific occasion when he heard one speak after the other.
Literary license. He's simplified what probably was a long process with
lots of gray area into something simple enough for a Republican to
grasp. Can't fault him for that.

He also said:
"It doesn't make any difference if, like me, you couldn't even speak
English until you were in your twenties."

We all know that's a lie. He still can't speak English.

--
Warren H.

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