Kucinich Statement: A War Crime In Motion (Bunker Buster Use On Iran)

[Hissyspit]

http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=78312

A War Crime In Motion
Kucinich Warns Of Bunker Buster Attempt On Iranian Nuclear Research Labs

Washington, Nov 8 - In a debate on Defense spending on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) warned against a bunker buster bombing of Iranian nuclear research labs.

“It has been well reported that there is a provision in this bill that will enable the modification of B-2 stealth bombers so that they can drop what is called a ‘bunker buster’ or Massive Ordinance Penetrators (MOP) that would destroy deep underground targets,” Kucinich said.

Kucinich voted against the conference report for Department of Defense FY08 spending because it includes $10 million to convert the 30,000-pound MOP for use on the B-2 bomber.

“Defense analysts have suggested that there is one reason and one reason only why this request was expedited by the Administration and that is retrofit these B-2 bombers so that they’ll be able to drop 30,000-pound bombs on Iranian nuclear research facilities,” Kucinich said.

“We cannot approve the Department of Defense Appropriations Conference Report without thinking about the consequences of the Administrations’ approach. If 30,000 pound bombs – bunker busters – are dropped on nuclear research labs, the release of radiation would create a humanitarian and ecological disaster.

“This is a war crime in motion. Dropping the bunker busters would have human health effects that could be catastrophic.

“Congress needs to think about the implications. Congress needs to oppose a strike in Iran. Diplomacy is the preferred path. That is why I am opposing this conference report today.”

[demnan]

1. Kucinich never rests

What a hero this guy is. Could you imagine what a great place this would be if this man were President?

Why not?

[Megahurtz]

2. HELLO Fucking Congress!!!

>>>"“Congress needs to think about the implications. Congress needs to oppose a strike in Iran. Diplomacy is the preferred path. That is why I am opposing this conference report today.”<<<

Do your job!!!

Stop brown-nosing to your Lobbyists and
impeach these maniacs before they drag us into another bogus War!

[FtWayneBlue]

3. My favorite candidate.

Way to go, DK!

[Eric J in MN]

4. I wish we had 435 like him in the House. NT

NT

[HCE SuiGeneris]

5. This man does so much good - whether he becomes the people's choice or not.

His dogged determination to expose these criminals, despite the pandering of so many "liberals/democrats", is invaluable. The man is a modern day Paul Revere.

[MadMaddie]

6. The thing is what Kucinich is saying is not Rocket Science...

it's logical...

I am convinced the Neocons want to bomb Iran because of the Hostage Crisis....think about it they are all about revenge....they have never gotten it out of their system...the kidnapping of Americans....holding Americans hostage.....


it's ironic that the Neocons are now doing the same thing..with their rendition program at an even larger scale..

[hootinholler]

7. Poppy arranged the detention until after the election. n/t

[windoe]

8. Dropping depleted uranium

anywhere is a crime against humanity & the Earth.