An poignant and eloquent thought from John Kerry on June 1. 2003 in Burlington, IA.

"The question has to be asked of our generation, what will they write about us?" Kerry said. "I refuse to be a part of the first generation that left this nation worse than they found it." Read more from this story.

I can't help but wonder the same myself. That's why I am backing John Kerry, because I believe he can ensure that that does not happen.