Kucinich says he's the only candidate who would bring real change
Originally published in the Newton Daily News
Kucinich says he's the only candidate who would bring real change
By PETER HUSSMANN/Editor
If Democrats want to see some real changes in Washington, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich says he's the man for the job.
Kucinich brought his campaign for president to Newton on Sunday where he visited with local Democrats at the UAW union hall.
"My election really means change," he said. "When I talk the talk I walk the walk."
Kucinich's talk is to get U.S. troops out of Iraq immediately. He said the our presence in Iraq is making things worse for U.S. foreign interests and that the effort should be undertaken by the United Nations.
"I am the only candidate who has stood up and said get out of Iraq," he said. "Others have said we have to finish the job. What job? A con job?"
Kucinich, the former mayor of Cleveland, said he would also terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement and World Trade Organization treaties as one of his first actions as president.
"Manufacturing is important to our economic vitality," he said. "The trade agreements are not working for us. They allow corporations to facilitate the movement of jobs. The strength of a nation relies on the national strength of its manufacturing base."
Kucinich also calls for free health care for all Americans, a stance different from his opponents who say they want across-the-board health insurance for Americans.
"I'm the guy who takes the country in another direction," he said. "If I get the nomination it's saying the American people are ready for a change."
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