Kucinich Introduces Legislation To Ban The Weaponization Of Space
The following is a press release from May 18, 2005, by Kucinich's office in Congress
Kucinich Introduces Legislation To Ban The Weaponization Of Space
Legislation Introduced On Same Day Air Force States It Wishes To Use Space For Both Offensive and Defensive Purposes
Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) today introduced legislation to ban the weaponization of space.
The legislation, introduced on the same day that it was announced that the Air Force is seeking permission to place both offensive and defensive weapons in space, will ban both weapons stationed in outer space and the targeting of any objects in space. Under the legislation, the use of space-based reconnaissance and intelligence equipment would be permitted.
The legislation was also introduced in the last Congress.
Kucinich gave the following speech today on the House floor on his legislation:
"The Administration is considering putting weapons in outer space, to give the United States the power to control the world. This astronomical arrogance pushes not simply aggression to new heights, but may well preclude our nation from spending money for anything other than weapons, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.
"The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 states that it is "the policy of the United States that activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind." Space was envisioned as a place of cooperation, of confirming human unity, a place where we could aspire to build a new platform of peace, fulfilling the prophecy of the poet Browning who wrote: "but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?"
"What has happened to our country? Why are we projecting fear and paranoia to such heights? Have we so lost our way and our faith that we are prepared to transform the heavens into hell? If the kingdom and the will of God is to be done on earth as it is in heaven, what is to happen when the United States takes nuclear fire up to the gates of heaven?
"Such an offense against humanity could bring the wrath of God upon this nation."
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