Kucinich Says Attacking Iraq Would Be Mistake
Many Urging Local Congressman To Run For President
POSTED: 12:28 p.m. EST February 9, 2003
CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich is taking on Secretary of State Colin Powell in a political showdown over the possible war with Iraq.
The congressman appeared Sunday morning on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on ABC as a voice of peace in an age of possible war.
Kucinich (pictured, left) confirmed for NewsChannel5's Angie Lau that the national spotlight might thrust him into a presidential bid.
"People are very concerned (that) if this country goes to war, will there be more terrorist attacks in this country? Will their loved ones sent to Persian Gulf be safe?" he said.
Powell urged the United Nations' Security Council this week to act against Iraq. Kucinich said that decision would be a mistake.
"Iraq has not attacked the United States, (and) it wasn't responsible for 9/11," he said. "We have to do everything we can with diplomacy and containing Iraq so as not to launch (into a) war that would have devastating consequences."
Sunday's appearance on "This Week" is one of many national appearances by Kucinich, leading to murmurs across the country that the Clevelander may be a viable presidential candidate.
"I'm considering that people are asking me to take another step, (and) I'm listening to what they're saying," he said.
Kucinich said that a decision is imminent.
"(It's) such a large question to think about, but that decision will come sooner than later," he said. "But it's likely to be sometime soon."
He's gaining support as a popular voice in a perhaps unpopular war, at least for 50 percent of Americans if the United States isn't backed by the United Nations, according to the latest Newsweek poll.
"We don't want to go at it alone," Kucinich said. "If we go at it alone, then we're stuck alone."
The presidential question is something a lot of people are starting to talk about.
Kucinich receives between 200 and 400 e-mails a day from people across the country who urge him to run.
For more information on Kucinich, click here.
The congressman appeared Sunday morning on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on ABC as a voice of peace in an age of possible war.
Kucinich (pictured, left) confirmed for NewsChannel5's Angie Lau that the national spotlight might thrust him into a presidential bid.
"People are very concerned (that) if this country goes to war, will there be more terrorist attacks in this country? Will their loved ones sent to Persian Gulf be safe?" he said.
Powell urged the United Nations' Security Council this week to act against Iraq. Kucinich said that decision would be a mistake.
"Iraq has not attacked the United States, (and) it wasn't responsible for 9/11," he said. "We have to do everything we can with diplomacy and containing Iraq so as not to launch (into a) war that would have devastating consequences."
Sunday's appearance on "This Week" is one of many national appearances by Kucinich, leading to murmurs across the country that the Clevelander may be a viable presidential candidate.
"I'm considering that people are asking me to take another step, (and) I'm listening to what they're saying," he said.
Kucinich said that a decision is imminent.
"(It's) such a large question to think about, but that decision will come sooner than later," he said. "But it's likely to be sometime soon."
He's gaining support as a popular voice in a perhaps unpopular war, at least for 50 percent of Americans if the United States isn't backed by the United Nations, according to the latest Newsweek poll.
"We don't want to go at it alone," Kucinich said. "If we go at it alone, then we're stuck alone."
The presidential question is something a lot of people are starting to talk about.
Kucinich receives between 200 and 400 e-mails a day from people across the country who urge him to run.
For more information on Kucinich, click here.
Previous Stories:
- February 2, 2003: Kucinich Running For President?
- January 28, 2003: Kucinich: Bush Should Focus On Domestic Issues
- October 24, 2002: Kucinich Investigates Near-Nuclear Accident
- July 8, 2002: Congressman Wants Indians Back On Free TV
- December 21, 2001: Kucinich Meets With Potential LTV Buyers
- November 21, 2001: Kucinich Wants LTV Top Management Fired
- October 28, 2001: Kucinich Endorses Campbell For Mayor
- October 17, 2001: Kucinich: 'We Have To Stay Calm'
- September 23, 2001: Kucinich Wants To Hold International Gathering
- September 16, 2001: Kucinich Holds Open Forum About Tragedy
- September 9, 2001: Local Seniors To Rebel Against Rent Hike
- May 27, 2001: Kucinich Says He Won't Run For Mayor
- March 15, 2001: Voinovich, Kucinich Against Lake Erie Drilling
- December 21, 2000: Congressman Forming Coalition To Help LTV
- November 8, 2000: Local Incumbents Prove Too Tough
- June 19, 2000: Kucinich Trying To Lower Gas Prices
- March 6, 2000: Kucinich Leading Way To Save St. Michael
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