Kucinich, in Oregon, urges Patriot Act repeal
Comes to Central Oregon on Monday
From Bend.com news sources
Posted: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:18 PM
Reference Code: PR-14932
April 17 - PORTLAND - As President Bush on Saturday called upon Congress to renew the controversial Patriot Act, Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said, “It’s time for the Democratic Party to take a strong stand and call for the repeal of the Patriot Act.”
Kucinich, campaigning in Oregon in advance of that state’s May 18 primary election (including a Central Oregon swing on Monday), said that he is making the repeal of the Patriot Act one of the principal issues he intends to press with the leadership of the Democratic Party for inclusion in the party’s platform.
“It’s time for our party to show some backbone. It’s time to stand for the repeal of the Patriot Act. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I spoke against it, I voted against it, and I introduced legislation for its repeal,” said the Ohio congressman. “In campaigning across America, it’s unmistakably clear that...(Full Story)
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