Kucinich: U.S. Troops Out !

[genius]

Subj: Kucinich: U.S. Troops Out! (please circulate)
Date: 7/28/2003 14:15:30 Pacific Daylight Time
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KUCINICH CALLS FOR U.S. TROOPS OUT OF IRAQ,
AND U.N. PEACEKEEPING FORCES TO GO IN

In statements from his Congressional office and on the campaign trail,
Kucinich continued today to urge a change of direction in Iraq. His
advocacy of a U.S. to U.N. transition is in stark contrast to other
Democratic candidates; Howard Dean, for example, supports sending
additional U.S. troops to Iraq (Meet the Press, 6/22).

Kucinich said today: "This weekend, with the deaths of 5 US troops, we
were once again reminded of the dangers facing US troops in what has
become a quagmire. To date 243 U.S. troops have died in Iraq. It is time
that the United States begins the process of withdrawing our troops, and
allow a UN peacekeeping force to take over the reconstruction of Iraq.

"In their rush to war, the Administration failed to adequately prepare
for the post-invasion period. Negotiations for an exit must begin now.
An exit agreement with the United Nations must involve the US letting go
of the contracting process.

"The UN must also take over management, accounting and distribution to
the Iraqi people of Iraq's oil profits. Additionally, a transition from
UN control to self- determined governing structure by and for the Iraqi
people must be planned. Finally, the Administration, which unwisely
ordered the bombing, must fund the reconstruction."

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From today's Des Moines Register:
It's time to bring American troops home from Iraq, Democratic
presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said Sunday at a nationally
televised forum in Ottumwa.

"This is the time for us to rejoin the world community, rejoin the
United Nations and get our troops out of there," said Kucinich, an Ohio
congressman, at a forum hosted by U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa and
televised by C-SPAN. "I don't like the fact that our men and women are
being used for targets."

Kucinich's comments came as yet another U.S. solider was killed early
Sunday south of Baghdad....Kucinich's call for the return of U.S. troops
stands in contrast to former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, another opponent
of the war who has said the United States can't withdraw from Iraq now,
because that could lead to chaos.
http://www.dmregister.com/news/stories/c4789004/21851964.html


SEABISCUIT STILL RUNNING
Our "Seabiscuit" campaign this weekend was a fun success. Thousands of
receptive moviegoers were handed "Long Shots Do Win!" leaflets and other
Kucinich literature as they exited movie theaters showing "Seabiscuit."
A number of local groups plan to continue leafleting outside theaters.
To learn more about the "Seabiscuit" campaign:
http://kucinich.us/volunteeraction.htm


DENNIS ON THE ROAD
After touring Iowa over the weekend, Dennis is in Pittsburgh today and
tomorrow morning to speak on the need for a new urban policy (to the
Urban League) and a new industrial policy (Steelworkers Union). On
Thursday, Dennis will speak to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.


MEET KUCITIZENS IN YOUR AREA - ONLY 10 DAYS AWAY!
Our next National MeetUp Day is August 7. Sign up now so you don't
miss it. For details, visit:
http://www.kucinich.us/volunteeraction.htm#meetup

For more on the Kucinich campaign: http://www.kucinich.us

[Tinoire]

1. And according to Carville, Kucinich is the kook? The extremist?

Would that they were all this kooky and extremist!!!!


GO Dennis!

[blm]

2. Kucitizens...that sounds cool.

.

[genius]

3. A general strike until our troops out might work

But then Americans didnt even strike when a thief took over the government.

[The Sushi Bandit]

4. Bring them HOME

NOW!!!!!

[Desertrose]

5. Anyone hear about the suicide rate of our troops?

Since May 1st...58 noncombat "accidents"...( saw in a thread in LBN)

yeah...like they don't know how to clean their guns at this point???

Bring home our troops.....who never should have been there at all!!!


Peace
DR

[LWolf]

6. Let's see here....

:think:

No needless war

Get our troops out of harms way

Address the needs of our inner cities

Address the needs of our blue collar workers


This man is not only "electable," he won't be held back. There is not another candidate out there offering the wealth and range of solutions that DK does.

Go DK!!