Washington, Dec 14, 2003 - Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) issued the following statement of the capture of Saddam Hussein:

“With the capture of Saddam Hussein the Administration’s stated goal of removing him from power has been accomplished. Now the focus must be on ending the occupation. International law must be followed and Saddam Hussein must be held accountable for his actions.

“The United States must seize this moment and end the occupation of Iraq. The United States must reach out to the world community with a new plan to stabilize Iraq, bring UN peacekeepers in, and bring US troops home.”