Dennis Kucinich: “at this historic moment, the United States is failing in its moral obligation to bring a cessation to the violence in…”

“at this historic moment, the United States is failing in its moral obligation to bring a cessation to the violence in the Middle East. This policy of inaction will have great consequences for the region, the world, and for the safety of our Nation and our allies. The United States stands alone in our ability to bring an end to the violence and relieve the humanitarian catastrophe which has engulfed the people of Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. In the short-term, we must call for an end to the violence. Then, without pre-conditions, we must bring all parties in the region to a long term settlement which will be enforced by peacekeepers. This is the purpose of House Concurrent Resolution 450. We should demonstrate concern about the plight of the Israelis, but we must not be indifferent to the plight of the Arabs, Muslims and Christians and all others who are suffering the destruction of their homes, their families, their hopes and their dreams. As the violence continues with no end in sight and with civilian casualties on the rise, this is the moment to call for the end of fear and the beginning of hope. House Concurrent Resolution 450 does just that. ____________________”