Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. Kucinich, and thank you Members of the House. This issue of war and peace and separation of powers transcends partisan politics. A few years ago, together with my good friend, Steve Israel, I began what's known as the Center Aisle Caucus, which has a large membership now. Our goal is bipartisan solutions to America's challenges, and this bill reflects that approach. H. Con. Res. 51, on paper, addresses our illegal war in Libya; but, in spirit, it calls into question American presence in the Middle East, and it should command the attention of the national media, if you're listening, and every American citizen. Today I issue a challenge to an often divided Congress. To my Democratic colleagues, I ask you to candidly acknowledge that war is war, even when a Democratic President initiates, or perpetuates, that war. To my Republican colleagues, I ask you to acknowledge that a sincere and effective attack on our crippling national debt, without defense spending squarely on the table, is indefensible and disingenuous. To all of my colleagues, I ask you to acknowledge certain realities: one, our global warfare kills American men and women and innocent people all around the world every day. {time} 1230 Two, we cannot impose our standards of democracy, humanitarianism, and culture--as much as we want to--on nations that don't care and resent our self-proclaimed role as judge and jury.…”