Kucinich Responds to RNC Ad
The following is a press release from November 21, 2003, by the Kucinich campaign
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Kucinich Responds to RNC Ad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2003
A press release from the Republican National Committee states:
"'After 10 months, Democrats running for President have coalesced around policies that are wrong for America. They unanimously oppose the President's policy of pre-emptive self-defense. They unanimously support massive tax increases. The RNC will continue to highlight the differences between the two parties on policy after policy that will provide the American people a clear choice in the next election,' said Ed Gillespie, Chairman of the Republican National Committee."
The release provides this text of an advertisement:
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "It would take one vial, one canister, one crate slipped into this country to bring a day of horror like none we have ever known."
ON-SCREEN TEXT: Strong and Principled Leadership
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "Our war against terror is a contest of will in which perseverance is power."
ON-SCREEN TEXT:: Some are now attacking the President for attacking the terrorists.
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: "Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent. Since when have terrorists and tyrants announced their intentions, politely putting us on notice before they strike?"
ON-SCREEN TEXT:: Some call for us to retreat, putting our national security in the hands of others.
ON-SCREEN TEXT: Call Congress Now
ON-SCREEN TEXT: Tell them to support the President's policy of preemptive self-defense.
Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich today released the following statement:
"I agree with Ed Gillespie. We need to highlight the differences between our two parties. Not all of the Democratic candidates are doing so, and most of them are supporting the President's policy of keeping our troops in Iraq. I oppose this policy and have a plan to quickly bring our troops home. I also intend to repeal President Bush's tax cuts for the super wealthy but leave in place those small cuts we managed to win for ordinary Americans. The Republican National Committee is using money that derives largely from the wealthiest few in America to pay for advertisements aimed at keeping all Americans scared. We will not be frightened into submission. We will not forget the lies we were told about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. We will not forget that Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11. We will remember that for the hundreds of billions we are spending on an unjust and destabilizing occupation in Iraq, we could have an investment in American education that would include free pre-kindergarten and free college tuition. We need to get our priorities straight and not give in to the fear-mongering. I offer America the hope of a new approach and a clear choice in the next election."
For more information: http://www.kucinich.us
For Rep. Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm.
Contact: David Swanson 301-772-0210, cell 202-329-7847, fax 301-772-7293, swanson@kucinich.us
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