Following a speech on the floor of the House of  Representatives, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today released the following statement:

“The word is that with over 15 million Americans out of work and desperately in need of extended unemployment benefits, Congress will put unemployment compensation benefits into a bill which will give another $130 billion for war.

“Remember, our Democratic Party took control of the Congress based on widespread opposition to the Iraq war.  Unfortunately, we are now telling the American people that the only way they will get unemployment compensation is to support another $130 billion to keep wars going.

“What a cruel choice Congress is forcing on people out of work. Put your sons and daughters on the firing line and we will pay you for being in the unemployment line.  

“What a message to young Americans. No jobs for young people, except to go to war. No chance for young people to go to college and have health care unless they learn to kill or be killed.  Support this war, we tell the people; the war which creates death, war which creates poverty, war which creates unemployment and we will pay you for being unemployed.   

“Is this really the best we can do?” 

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