"I firmly believe that as voters come to learn more and more about John Kerry and learn more and more about his message that they're going to want a President who is willing to address the fact that we didn't have a post-war plan in Iraq"

In this quote, Harold Ford expresses his belief that as voters become more informed about John Kerry and his message, they will be drawn to him as a potential President. Ford particularly highlights Kerry's determination to deal with the issue of the absence of a post-war plan in Iraq, which was a major concern at the time. This recommends that Ford sees Kerry as a strong and capable leader who is not scared to face and take on hard problems. Overall, Ford's statement shows his self-confidence in Kerry's abilities and his belief that he would make a strong and effective President.