Dennis Kucinich

American politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1946 · age 80

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.

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2010US Peace PrizeAward2009Thomas Merton AwardAward2007“I think we have to get rid of nuclear weapons. The idea that somehow by having nuclear weapons you make the world a safer place is essentially insane.”In their words12 August 2007Quoted in Alyssa Kim, "Kucinich Campaigns for Peace" (12 August 2007). Kucinich was speaking on This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABCRead the whole statement

2005“Our amendment earmarks $10 million out of the account called Army Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.”In their words20 June 2005Speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressional Record (20 June, 2005) .Read the whole statement

“Almost half of the bankruptcies in the United States are connected to an illness in the family, whether people had health insurance or not.”In their words14 April 2005Speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressional Record (14 April, 2005) .Read the whole statement

2004“He (George W. Bush) is going in the wrong way.”In their words22 January 2004Democratic National Candidates Debate, Goffstown, New HampshireRead the whole statement

“I took the position of organizing 126 Democrats who voted against the Iraq war resolution. And I happen to think it was the right position.”In their words22 January 2004Democratic National Candidates Debate, Goffstown, New HampshireRead the whole statement

2003“With the capture of Saddam Hussein the Administration's stated goal of removing him from power has been accomplished. Now the focus must be on ending the occupation.”In their words14 December 2003Official press release, Washington, D.C. (14 December 2003), printed on Kucinich's website .Read the whole statement

Gandhi Peace AwardAward1946Born8 October 1946

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Kucinich with President Jimmy Carter in 1978

Kucinich as a State Senator

Kucinich outside the Capitol in June 2007

Kucinich speaks out against the occupation of Iraq at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Kucinich speaking on the campaign trail, January 2007.

Kucinich gestures to the audience during his speech on the second day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Kucinich with President George W. Bush in 2002

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The center has shifted in our politics. I'm really at the center. And all the other candidates are to the right of me.
12 August 2007 · Quoted in Alyssa Kim, "Kucinich Campaigns for Peace," (12 August 2007). Kucinich was speaking on This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC, Own words
The administration, through senior Air Force officials, wants the U.S. to achieve military supremacy in outer space.
19 May 2005 · Speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressional Record, Own words
I hold in my heart that rebellious spirit of youth that demands change.
27 January 2004 · Speech, University of Manchester, Manchester, New Hampshire, Own words

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US Peace Prize2010

Thomas Merton Award2009

Gandhi Peace Award2003

Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class

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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.

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United States