"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
Letter to President Clinton, signed by:
– Democratic Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others, Oct. 9, 1998

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
-Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies."
Letter to President Bush, Signed by:
– Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and th! e means of delivering them."
– Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction."
– Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..."
– Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force - if necessary - to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security."
– Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction."
– Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do"
– Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
– Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
– Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."
– Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003

So Senator Pelosi, who exactly is the "we" you speak of? Certainly, it couldn't be the Senate or the House of Representatives.

If you're going to hold anyone accountable, don't forget to include the House and Senate in there, too.

I'm confused by your statements. First you call for President Bush to be impeached for war crimes. Then when I tell you evidence must be presented you go off on a diatribe about how the soldiers are being treated... of "bills that send them back to war before they've had time to rest"... "they've passed bills to keep them there longer than needed".

Who is "they"? Did President Bush pass legislation or was it Congress which voted? And could you please cite for us which laws prohibit soldiers from being deployed and then redeployed? Tell us which law(s) specify exactly how much R&R soldiers are to be alloted.

Sorry, Tina. You don't have facts. You an opinion about the war – but not facts.

There are MOUNDS of evidence. I'm not speculating. I've seen it in the Iraq War reports directly. There is corruption at the highest level. And most specifically, (other than false pretenses which are PROVEN fact.), I am speaking of the way the soldiers are being treated... of the bills that send them back to war before they've had time to rest and recover... of soldiers who are hurt, tired, and suffering from severe PTSD having to go back because they've passed bills to keep them there longer than needed. That's not from moveon.org, sir. That is a FACT. Read your legislation before you decide to admonish someone about something you obviously know little about.

Have a pleasant day, yourself.

Posted By Peter Kahn, Santa Monica, CA : September 26, 2007 5:13 pm

Way to avoid the subject at hand, Pelosi is a raging lunatic and the left can do nothing to GW. He owns the LEFT

Join Bush on his war on terrorism! Go to Iraq and fight the Shia-Sunni civil war and get a medal of honor when you come home in one piece.

Because, Tina, to prosecute anyone for a crime you must have EVIDENCE. Speculation, conspiracy theory, or believing it because Moveon.Org 'said so' does not constitute a FACT.

Sorry if that bursts your Impeach-Bush bubble. The good news is – you still have the RIGHT to hold false views based on partisan anger and call for a baseless impeachment on a public ticker.

Warm Regards!

Vote down party line and NOT approve the funding?

Or acquiesce to President Bush again – as you have time and time and time again?

Yes – be FIRM in your rhetoric and weak in your voting. Wink-Wink – Thanks Nancy (from the conservatives).

Congradulations on that election win dems..

"Impeachment is off the table"

"We will hold this administration accountable"

"The President and I have a good relationship"

I thought Cindy Sheehan's candidacy was a farce. I'm beginning to think your seat might be in jeopardy considering you provide your constituents nothing more than lip service.

You and your party are so afraid of moveon.org, you shake every time your phone rings.

You people are a joke. God help us!

Posted By RightyTighty : September 26, 2007 11:00 am"

So what are you waiting for, you windbag? Strap on some boots and get your fat keester to Iraq!!! Need the number of a recruiter? Let's go, the war on "Islamofascism" is waiting, John Wayne!

Republicans have not only jeopardized America's security since the rest of the world no longer respects or trusts us, they have also jeopardized America's economy as everyone can see with the dollar at an all time low. This stupid mess we're in will not be fixed easily or quickly.

Bush is out soon. He and his minions will no longer be able to further darken the pages of US history.

Let's hear instead of how she plans to undo the damage of his disasterous presidency

No, its not "Bush's War" and its definitely not "The Republican's War".

Its America/Iraq/36othernations vs Tyranny. Democracy against Radical Islam. And yes, I would gladly fight today to keep my two children from having to fight 20 yrs from now. What don't you understand about that Nancy? Loser..

It never will. The Republicans' grand strategy is, continue in a monolithic block to support our Worst. President. Ever., so that the Dem majority, not big enough to override vetoes, looks ineffective.

This war is now the congressional Repubs'. Bush is off the hook. They're now the ones slavishly supporting Bush despite the idiocy that is the Iraq war.

The real problem is, people that voted in a Dem majority last fall should've started in earlier elections, and should have elected more Dems the last time around.

Don't blame the Democrats for cowardly Repubs too chicken to challenge Bush.

Yes, we are living in a culture of corruption, and you Nancy, are one of the finest examples of a corrupt leader living in denial while pointing fingers at others. Your leading abilities are a complete disgrace.

She is doing what she can, but the lack of a 2/3rds majority and a misogynist and anti-California right are preventing her from doing much more than talk.