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Dennis Kucinich

(1946) Politician United States

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Dennis Kucinich says genetic engineering is changing what we eat and the environment, and he pushes for clear labeling so people know what’s in their food. He also talks about citizens coming together to create a Department of Peace and how everyday choices have an ethical side. His words link science, politics, and personal responsibility.

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Dennis Kucinich is a politician from the United States, best known for The Division of Light and Power.

Quick Facts About Dennis Kucinich

Born: October 8, 1946
Nationality: United States
Profession: Politician
Notable works: The Division of Light and Power
Spouse: Elizabeth Kucinich

About Dennis Kucinich

Dennis John Kucinich is an American politician. Originally a Democrat, Kucinich served as U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. From 1977 to 1979, he served a term as mayor of Cleveland, where he narrowly survived a recall election and successfully fought an effort to sell the municipal electric utility before losing his reelection contest to George Voinovich.

Awards & Honors

Thomas Merton Award Gandhi Peace Award Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class US Peace Prize

Quotes by Dennis Kucinich

You can blow the world to pieces, but you can't blow the world to peace.

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I believe health care is a civil right.

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We cannot avert our eyes without staining our souls.

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Oh, my family lived in 21 places before I was 17.

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Family

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Fear is a weapon of mass destruction.

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Destruction

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If you want to rock the Vote, You have to Rock the Boat.

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I hold in my heart that rebellious spirit of youth that demands change.

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Change

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Look, I've lost before. And there's always a tomorrow.

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Peace is a civil right which makes other human rights possible. Peace is a precondition for our existence. Peace permits our continued…

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Existence

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When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.

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America stands strongest in challenging terrorism when we do not give up an inch of our civil liberties.

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America

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Reclaim our environment from those who would destroy it with their predatory economic behavior.

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Behavior

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We need to see the connection between global warring and global warming, and it's oil. Sustainability is the path to peace.

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Climate

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That is the America which stands not in pursuit of an axis of evil, but which is itself at the axis of…

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America

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We're not locked in to these conditions that degrade the environment, and jeopardize the future of our children.

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Children

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First off, I never favored a constitutional amendment to criminalize abortion or to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Abortion

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I am running for President of the United States to enable the Goddess of Peace to encircle within her arms all the…

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Dialogue is good, America used to talk to Iraq all the time. Members of Congress don't have any special skill in weapons…

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America

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“ Journalist: Congressman Kucinich, I believe you're the only one here who voted against the PATRIOT act right away after 9/11. Why…

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Congressman

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There are many people making a difference. I mean, Dr. King never held an office. Gandhi never held an office. There are…

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Archetype

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There's an ethical dimension to my life and all of our lives, from the time we get up in the morning to…

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I happened to have the privilege of serving in Congress. It will be 16 years at the end of this term. And…

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Congress

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My philosophy comes from a worldview that looks at the world as one. It's a holistic view that sees the world as…

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Spirit merges with matter to sanctify the universe. Matter transcends to return to spirit. The interchangeability of matter and spirit means the…

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Light

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The energy of the stars becomes us. We become the energy of the stars. Stardust and spirit unite and we begin: one…

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Utilities used deregulation to effect a series of mergers limiting competition. In order to accelerate profits, cost cutting ensued, involving the layoff…

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There is no reason why anyone in this country should be lacking health care when America has the resources right now. It…

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America

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Every year at this time, an important phrase marks the season: peace on earth and goodwill towards men. It's so common we…

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We must work to repeal trade agreements that impede access to affordable generic drugs. We must work to cause the IMF and…

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Access

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It's time for us to review the circumstances under which corporations gain rights superior to that of individuals in our society. It's…

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The fact of the matter is we went after Iraq for oil. And the fact of the matter is that the United…

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Now, if there were an Olympics for misleading, mismanaging and misappropriating then this administration would take the gold, world-records for violations of…

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Administration

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As citizen-activists the world over merge, they can become an irresistible force to create peace and protect the planet. From here will…

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“In 2001, the oil companies, the war contractors and the Neo-Con-Artists seized the economy and added $4 trillion of unproductive spending to…

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Borrowed money

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The Democratic Party headquarters house elf,

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Lies are weapons of mass destruction.

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Destruction

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I could hear your heart and soul come through your voice!

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America as a nation cannot walk in faith and fear at the same time.

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America

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Let's help people in this country with the resources we have.

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Country

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We show our support and love the troops, whatever our opinion.

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Dennis Kucinich by topic

People (24) World (18) War (18) Peace (16) Weapons (14) Politics (13) Health (13) Care (12) Weapons of mass destruction (11) Nations (11) Mass (11) Health care (11) Destruction (11) Country (11) America (11) Mass destruction (10)