Reply #86: This one sentence:

[Laurab]

"Over the next three years, Kerry fought against intense opposition from vested interests at home and abroad, from senior members of his own party; and from the Reagan and Bush administrations, none of whom were eager to see him succeed."

really stood out when I read that, for some reason. I've read it before, but that's the first time I noticed the "over the next three years". This is a man who doesn't give up easily.