Dennis Kucinich Quotes (53 Quotes)

Bush is going in the wrong way. And I dare say, that is what the strategy of his administration is, is just to wipe out government's purpose for any social and economic justice at all. And I'm going to take the country in an opposite direction than he's taking it.

There are so many things to investigate this Administration for,

This is a struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party, which in too many cases has become so corporate and identified with corporate interests that you can't tell the difference between Democrats and Republicans.

We cannot take the president off the hook for an illegal war that was based on lies,

Let's sink this rotten proposal that will destroy jobs in this country.

Unfortunately, the Republicans called a vote on Medicare,

I am running for President of the United States to enable the Goddess of Peace to encircle within her arms all the children of this country and all the children of the world.

Theirs is the music of the heart of the world, ... Listen to the drumbeat of our Native brothers and sisters because they will connect us to our own hearts, hearts that long for peace. No more blood for oil.

I come from the inner-city of Cleveland, and I know where weapons of mass destruction are. Joblessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Homelessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Poor health care is a weapon of mass destruction, and when the government lies to the American people, that is a weapon of mass destruction.

Iran has worked with the United States after 911. I don't understand why this administration is, once again, leading us towards a war. We need this administration not only to tone down its rhetoric, but stop this belief that somehow the United States should be the policeman of the world,

It is not the time, but there will be a time for those questions.

We show our support and love the troops, whatever our opinion,

This community has had its heart broken, everyone is grieving.

But despite that, Mayor Campbell, through a tremendous amount of skill and dedication and heart, has been able to maintain quality city services for the people of Cleveland, ... I know, I live in Cleveland, and I can tell you we're proud of the fact she's been able to keep city services up during this very difficult period.

Voters are ready right now for my message. They just needed someone who can make a clear stand.

In the past week it has become clear that the vote on the final healthcare bill will be very close. I take this vote with the utmost seriousness. I am quite aware of the historic fight that has lasted the better part of the last century to bring America in line with other modern democracies in providing single payer health care.

Iraq does not pose an imminent threat to the United States of any of its neighboring nations.

Dialogue is good, ... America used to talk to Iraq all the time. Members of Congress don't have any special skill in weapons inspection. However, if members could be accompanied by weapons inspection experts, that could be a step in the right direction.

War can be so impersonal yet when we put a name, a face, a place and match it to families, then war is not impersonal.

I believe sincerely that we should bring in U.N. peacekeepers and bring our troops home.

Our nation is neither safer nor more open. We need to take another look at the laws and regulations that guide classification policy, for I believe the current system is out of control.

to force members of Congress to vote in favor of the president's unjustified war by wrapping it in sentiments supporting the troops.

It is time for us to support our troops, ... And I say, 'Support our troops -- bring them home.'

a pretense of weapons of mass destruction -- let's face it, poverty is a weapon of mass destruction.

Recently, it has been reported that U.S. troops are conducting military operations in Iran.

Today we're faced with over 500 casualties, a cost of over $200 billion. And it could rise - the casualties could go into thousands and the cost could go over half a trillion - if we stay there for years.

reclaim our environment from those who would destroy it with their predatory economic behavior.

To me, it isn't just about whether I win. It's about whether the American people win. By staying in this campaign, it gives the people a voice.

I think it's inconsistent to tell the American people that you oppose the war and, yet, you continue to vote to fund the war. Because every time you vote to fund the war, you're reauthorizing the war all over again.

If oil companies make excessive profits, they should be subjected to a stiff tax on those excessive profits. The threat of heavy taxation will send a clear signal to oil companies that price gouging simply will not pay,

I have worked to expand the health care debate beyond the current for-profit system, to include a public option and an amendment to free the states to pursue single payer.

However, he did allow research and development to continue, which will (continue to waste) taxpayers' dollars.

It is fear which leads us to war, ... It is fear which leads us to believe that we must kill or be killed. Fear which leads us to attack those who have not attacked us. Fear which leads us to ring our nation in the very heavens with weapons of mass destruction.

Iraq did not have those weapons of mass destruction, ... This administration went in anyway. This war was wrong and we must expose this administration.

The tax code is not the only area where the administration is helping the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It has spent $155 billion for an unnecessary war driven by fear.

This is a sad day for America, the world community, and the people of Iraq,

My aspirations for this country would be on the scope of what Franklin Roosevelt brought to this country in 1932 when he saw a nation that was broken economically.

It's right here, and it's happened because four members of Congress put aside any kind of differences that we may have had in the run-up to the war and the conduct of the war, and we're saying this is the way to bring our troops home,

My parents never owned a home. By the time I was 17 years old we had lived in 21 different places, including a couple of cars.

I don't want to bash Bill and Hillary, because they're friends of mine, but I do have a difference of opinion about how to take back the House and the Senate.

The Bush administration manipulated intelligence to mislead the public and to establish a pretext to attack a nation which did not attack us.

If America is to live in peace, it must be the leader in peace by rejoining the world community,

Look at tonight, and it's clear I stand alone ... spin room.

Inspectors general play a vital role in ensuring that taxpayers' funds are used properly, ... The fact that the DOD has not had an IG on the ground in Iraq for at least six months raises serious questions about the DOD's priorities and their ability to handle the war spending in an honest and transparent way.

Everyone should have health insurance? I say everyone should have health care. I'm not selling insurance.

Roman is a truly remarkable person. While working in my office, Roman showed tremendous dedication, intelligence and a real desire to give back to his community. No task was too small and no challenge too large for Roman to handle. He was a true asset to my office and my constituents. In a time when many pro athletes fail to live up to their commitments to their communities, Roman has represented the very best of the NFL both on and off the field.

We have weapons of mass destruction we have to address here at home. Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Homelessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Unemployment is a weapon of mass destruction.

I believe health care is a civil right.

It underscores Minnesota's forward-looking approach to government, ... That's what Minnesota is about. It's the one state where new ideas are welcomed.

You have to understand the human dimension, ... For those families, this becomes a tragedy of monumental proportions. There have been more than 1,800 families like that.