1,000 US Troops Present Petition for Iraq Withdrawal to Kucinich

On January 16,2007 in Washington D.C., Congressman Kucinich received petitions from over 1,000 active duty members of the armed forces who are calling for a end to the war in Iraq. The following article is from his presidential campaign website http://kucinich.us/

1,000 US Troops Present Petition for Iraq Withdrawal to Kucinich

WASHINGTON, Jan.16, 2007 -- Congressman Kucinich today received petitions from over 1,000 active duty members of the armed services who are calling for an end to the war in Iraq. They are using a little known procedure called an appeal for redress which is provided for in the rules of the Department of Defense.

The Appeal for Redress from the war in Iraq reads: 'As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq. Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for the US troops to come home.'

These active duty, active reserve, and guard soldiers have signed this appeal at www.appealforredress.org

"Today on behalf of these men and women who proudly serve America, I will proudly present their appeal for redress to the Clerk of the House for referral to committee" said Kucinich.

"It is important to remember that many of these soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines have seen combat in Iraq. They did not refuse to serve. They did not challenge any of their commanders orders, but they do have rights under the constitution and within the military code to present their grievances to the US Congress."

"We should pay careful attention to these brave men and women and I am determined that we should continue to support our troops by bringing them home."