Howard Dean Exploits 9/11

Next time you hear Democrats castigating Rudy Giuliani for allegedly exploiting 9/11 and the aftermath, cue up today's message from DNC Chairman Howard Dean:

"On the sixth anniversary of September 11, we honor those who were killed in those tragic attacks, the family and friends who still grieve their loss, and the survivors who continue to suffer. On that day, our country and our world changed forever. Today, Democrats also renew our commitment to fighting the real war on terror. Six years after the attacks, we are not as safe as we should be. We remain committed to fighting al Qaeda where they are and implementing policies that make our country safer and more secure."

Al Qaeda is in Iraq, among many other places, Howie.

Do they Democrats sound committed to fighting them?

I doubt Gen. David Petraeus thinks so.

RNC Chairman Mike Duncan also had a message today, politics-free.

"Six years ago, terrorists attacked the United States of America. The searing memories will never fade for most Americans, and for the families and friends of those we lost, neither will the sorrow. We should never forget the tremendous bravery we saw that day, or the outpouring of kindness and generosity from every state, every county, and every city in the days and weeks that followed.

"Today, thousands of our brave young men and women are still fighting to keep our enemies from striking us again. Our thanks go out to them, and to everyone who is working to make sure we never see another 9/11."

Which party is the one exploiting 9/11?

Via the Seattle Times with H/T to NewsBusters.