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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1258 Introduced in House (IH)]
2d Session H. RES. 1258
Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high
crimes and misdemeanors.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 10, 2008
Mr. Kucinich submitted the following resolution
June 11, 2008
By motion of the House, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high
crimes and misdemeanors.
Resolved, That President George W. Bush be impeached for high
crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment
be exhibited to the United States Senate:
Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives
of the United States of America in the name of itself and of the people
of the United States of America, in maintenance and support of its
impeachment against President George W. Bush for high crimes and
misdemeanors.
In his conduct while President of the United States, George W.
Bush, in violation of his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the
office of President of the United States and, to the best of his
ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United
States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that
the laws be faithfully executed, has committed the following abuses of
power.
Article I--Creating a Secret Propaganda Campaign To Manufacture a False
Case for War Against Iraq
In his conduct while President of the United States, George W.
Bush, in violation of his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the
office of President of the United States and, to the best of his
ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United
States, and in violation of his constitutional duty under article II,
section 3 of the Constitution ``to take care that the laws be
faithfully executed'', has both personally and acting through his
agents and subordinates, together with the Vice President, illegally
spent public dollars on a secret propaganda program to manufacture a
false cause for war against Iraq.
The Department of Defense (DOD) has engaged in a years-long secret
domestic propaganda campaign to promote the invasion and occupation of
Iraq. This secret program was defended by the White House Press
Secretary following its exposure. This program follows the pattern of
crimes detailed in articles I, II, IV, and VIII. The mission of this
program placed it within the field controlled by the White House Iraq
Group (WHIG), a White House task-force formed in August 2002 to market
an invasion of Iraq to the American people. The group included Karl
Rove, I. Lewis Libby, Condoleezza Rice, Karen Hughes, Mary Matalin,
Stephen Hadley, Nicholas E. Calio, and James R. Wilkinson.
The WHIG produced white papers detailing so-called intelligence of
Iraq's nuclear threat that later proved to be false. This supposed
intelligence included the claim that Iraq had sought uranium from Niger
as well as the claim that the high strength aluminum tubes Iraq
purchased from China were to be used for the sole purpose of building
centrifuges to enrich uranium. Unlike the National Intelligence
Estimate of 2002, the WHIG's white papers provided ``gripping images
and stories'' and used ``literary license'' with intelligence. The
WHIG's white papers were written at the same time and by the same
people as speeches and talking points prepared for President Bush and
some of his top officials.
The WHIG also organized a media blitz in which, between September
7-8, 2002, President Bush and his top advisers appeared on numerous
interviews and all provided similarly gripping images about the
possibility of nuclear attack by Iraq. The timing was no coincidence,
as Andrew Card explained in an interview regarding waiting until after
Labor Day to try to sell the American people on military action against
Iraq, ``From a marketing point of view, you don't introduce new
products in August.''.
September 7-8, 2002:
NBC's ``Meet the Press'': Vice President Cheney accused
Saddam of moving aggressively to develop nuclear weapons over
the past 14 months to add to his stockpile of chemical and
biological arms.
CNN: Then-National Security Adviser Rice said, regarding
the likelihood of Iraq obtaining a nuclear weapon, ``We don't
want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.''.
CBS: President Bush declared that Saddam was ``six months
away from developing a weapon'', and cited satellite photos of
construction in Iraq where weapons inspectors once visited as
evidence that Saddam was trying to develop nuclear arms.
The Pentagon military analyst propaganda program was revealed in an
April 20, 2002, New York Times article. The program illegally involved
``covert attempts to mold opinion through the undisclosed use of third
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When President Bush declared a "war on terror" after 9/11, how did this statement change US foreign policy?
The United States would no longer distinguish between terrorist groups, such as al-Qaeda, and the countries that harbored them.
This photo shows two Afghan women wearing burkas, a piece of clothing covering their entire body.
Which of these statements best describes life for women under Taliban rule?
Women were excluded from public life and could not go to school or hold a job.
Determine whether the following descriptions of the US-led effort in Afghanistan are true or false.
The Taliban government could not withstand coalition airstrikes and fell quickly.
The Taliban later took control of some areas of the country, and violence continued in Afghanistan.
After the Taliban fell, women were given the right to vote, and a democratic government was elected.
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Why did President Bush list Iraq among the countries in the "axis of evil"?
He believed Iraq had WMDs that Hussein might give to terrorists.
Why did the United States invaed Iraq in 2003?
Check all the boxes that apply.
Bush believed Hussein and Iraq had WMDs.
Bush argued that Iraq had previously supported terrorist organizations.
The United States claimed that Iraq was not fully cooperating with UN weapons inspectors.
Which of these statements best describes what is shown in this photo?
US-led forces quickly reached Baghdad and toppled Hussein's government.
Which of these statements describes the challenges facing the United States in Iraq?
Check all the boxes that apply.
The United States had trouble establishing law and order after the invasion.
An anti-US insurgency fought against American forces.
Two different groups of Iraqis fought against each other in a civil conflict.
Which of these statements describes why the Iraq War generated controversy?
Check all the boxes that apply.
Some American allies, such as France and Germany, refused to support the war.
No WMDs were ever found in Iraq.
The war cost many thousands of lives and billions of dollars.
According to President Bush, what was "the surge"?
a dramatic policy shift, including reinforcements and a new mission
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) that gives your opinion on the US decision to invade Iraq.
You should describe whether you think this decision was correct. Provide evidence that supports your argument.
The Bush administration made the argument that in the post-9/11 climate there should be a belated reckoning with Saddam Hussein. He had continued to sponsor terrorism, had over the years invaded or attacked four of his neighbors, and had killed tens of thousands of his own people. He was surely more a threat to the region and to his own people than either Bashar Assad or Moammar Qaddafi was eight years later.
After the effects of the troop "surge" were felt in Iraq, President Bush
announced a plan for a gradual US withdrawal.
President Bush argued that the so-called "axis of evil" had shown a willingness to
develop weapons of mass destruction.
What tactic did Taliban fighters use to reassert control of some areas of Afghanistan?
suicide bombings
Which nation helped the United States invade Iraq in 2003?
Great Britain
As a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,
the US declared a "war on terror."
During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden
NOT
was killed by the American military.
Following the invasion, as the United States struggled to impose law and order in Iraq,
a violent insurgency fought US troops.
Which statement best explains why President Bush targeted Afghanistan after declaring a war on terror?
The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, welcomed Osama bin Laden.
The war in Iraq cost the United States about
$800 billion.
Following the war in Iraq,
the nation elected a new government.
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The Iraq war was launched on March 19, 2003, with a strike against a location where Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and top lieutenants...
Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview
January 29, 2003 – April 22, 2003 RL31715
The Iraq war was launched on March 19, 2003, with a strike against a location where Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and top lieutenants were believed to be meeting. On March 17, President Bush had given Saddam an ultimatum to leave the country or face military conflict. Although some resistance was encountered after U.S. troops entered Iraq, all major Iraqi population centers had been brought under U.S. control by April 14. In November 2002, the United Nations Security Council had adopted Resolution 1441, giving Iraq a final opportunity to "comply with its the disarmament obligations" or "face serious consequences." During January and February 2003, a U.S. military buildup in the Persian Gulf intensified and President Bush, other top U.S. officials, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair repeatedly indicated that Iraq had little time left to offer full cooperation with U.N. weapons inspectors. However, leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and China urged that the inspections process be allowed more time. The Administration and its supporters assert that Iraq was in defiance of 17 Security Council resolutions requiring that it fully declare and eliminate its weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Further delay in taking action against Iraq, they argued, would have endangered national security and undermined U.S. credibility. Skeptics, including many foreign critics, maintained that the Administration was exaggerating the Iraq threat and argued that the U.N. inspections process should have been extended. In October 2002, Congress authorized the President to use the armed forces of the United States to defend U.S. national security against the threat posed by Iraq and to enforce all relevant U.N. resolutions regarding Iraq ( P.L. 107-243 ). Analysts and officials are concerned about the risk of instability and ethnic fragmentation in Iraq after the war. U.S. plans for post-war governance of Iraq are just starting to be implemented, and the role of the United Nations in administering Iraq, if any, is still under debate. Whether the overthrow of Iraq President Saddam Hussein will lead to democratization in Iraq and the wider Middle East, or promote instability and an intensification of anti-U.S. attitudes, is also an issue in debate. The Iraq war has created concerns over the humanitarian situation, particularly in Baghdad and other cities affected by the war, but large-scale refugee flows have not occurred. Constitutional issues concerning a possible war with Iraq were largely resolved by the enactment of P.L. 107-243 , the October authorization. International legal issues remain, however, with respect to launching a pre-emptive war against Iraq and the prospective occupation. Estimates of the cost of a war in Iraq vary widely. If war or its aftermath leads to a spike in the price of oil, economic growth could slow, but oil prices have fluctuated widely during the conflict to date. Conceivably, global oil production could increase significantly after the war. This CRS report provides information and analysis with respect to the 2003 war with Iraq, reviews a number of war-related issues, and provides links to additional sources of information. It will not be further updated. For current CRS products related to Iraq, see the CRS home page at http://www.crs.gov .
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RL31715 -- Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview
Updated April 22, 2003
CONTENTS
Summary Introduction Daily Developments
Purpose of This Report
Background Prelude to War
Final Diplomatic Efforts
Public Reactions U.S. Policy The Administration Policy Debate
Congressional Action
Overview Background Legislation
Congress and Post-War Iraq
Issues for Congress Military Issues Diplomatic Issues
Relations with European Allies
Role of the United Nations
Debate on Improving Relations
Use of Diplomatic Instruments in Support of the War
Use of Diplomatic Means to Promote Iraq's Recovery
Weapons of Mass Destruction Issues
Iraq's Deployable Weapons of Mass Destruction?
The Search for WMD
Role for U.N. Inspectors?
Post-War Governance Issues
Administration Policy on Governance
Establishing an Interim Administration
Reconstruction and Oil Industry Issues
Continuation of the Oil-for-Food Program/U.N. Sanctions
Burden Sharing
Political and Military Factors
Direct and Indirect Contributions
Post-Conflict Assistance
Implications for the Middle East
Democracy and Governance
Arab-Israeli Peacemaking
Security Arrangements in the Gulf Region
Humanitarian Issues
Funding for Humanitarian Assistance
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