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===War in Afghanistan===
===War in Afghanistan===
In March 2010, Kucinich sponsored a bill in the House for the complete withdrawal of American forces within 30 days, arguing, "Unless this Congress acts to claim its constitutional responsibility, we will stay in Afghanistan for a very, very long time, at great cost to our troops and to our national priorities." <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/10/house-rejects-bid-end-afghan-war/ House Rejects Bid to End Afghan War, FoxNews, March 10, 2010]</ref> Five Republicans including [[Ron Paul]] supported Kucinich's efforts, but the measure was defeated 356-65.
In March 2010, Kucinich sponsored a bill in the House for the complete withdrawal of American forces within 30 days, arguing, "Unless this Congress acts to claim its constitutional responsibility, we will stay in Afghanistan for a very, very long time, at great cost to our troops and to our national priorities." <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/10/house-rejects-bid-end-afghan-war/ House Rejects Bid to End Afghan War, FoxNews, March 10, 2010]</ref> Five Republicans including [[Ron Paul]] supported Kucinich's efforts, but the measure was defeated 356-65.
=== War in libya ===
On March 18, 2011, in response to President Obama’s warlike declaration of intent against Libya, Representative Dennis Kucinich issued the following statement:
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“While the action is billed as protecting the civilians of Libya, a no-fly-zone begins with an attack on the air defenses of Libya and Qaddafi forces. It is an act of war. The president made statements which attempt to minimize U.S. action, but U.S. planes may drop U.S. bombs and U.S. missiles may be involved in striking another sovereign nation. War from the air is still war. </blockquote>
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“It is also worth noting that the President did not comment upon nor recognize that the Libyan government had declared a ceasefire in response to UNSC Resolution 1973. It was appropriate for the UN to speak about the situation. It was appropriate to establish an arms embargo and freeze Qaddafi’s considerable financial assets. But whether the U.S. takes military action is not for the UN alone to decide. There is a constitutional imperative in the United States with respect to deciding to commit our U.S. armed forces to war.
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“It is hard to imagine that Congress, during the current contentious debate over deficits and budget cutting, would agree to plunge America into still another war, especially since America will spend trillions in total for the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and incursions into Pakistan.
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“The last thing we need is to be embroiled in yet another intervention in another Muslim country. The American people have had enough. First it was Afghanistan, then Iraq. Then bombs began to fall in Pakistan, then Yemen, and soon it seems bombs could be falling in Libya. Our nation simply cannot afford another war, economically, diplomatically or spiritually.”
</blockquote>
===Trade===
===Trade===
*In August 2010, Kucinich was named one of 85 socialists that occupy seats in the [[Congress]].
*In August 2010, Kucinich was named one of 85 socialists that occupy seats in the [[Congress]].
==See Also==
==See also==
[[Previous Breaking News/Dennis Kucinich|Articles about '''Dennis Kucinich''' from previous "Breaking News"]]
[[Previous Breaking News/Dennis Kucinich|Articles about '''Dennis Kucinich''' from previous "Breaking News"]]
==External links==
==External Links==
*[http://kucinich.house.gov/ Official Website]
*[http://kucinich.house.gov/ Official Website]
*[http://kucinich.house.gov/ Congressional Website]
*[http://kucinich.house.gov/ Congressional Website]
*[http://ontheissues.org/Dennis_Kucinich.htm Voting Record]
*[http://ontheissues.org/Dennis_Kucinich.htm Voting Record]
==References==
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