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| Ironic, NYC Anti-War Resolution |
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| sofia |
| 03/26/03 at 15:33:01 |
| The vote was on or before 3/17/03. Late story, sorry. ------------------------------- New York passes anti-war resolution By Liz Trotta THE WASHINGTON TIMES http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20030313-68969941.htm NEW YORK - Political leaders in this city devastated by the September 11 attacks have voted against war with Iraq except as a last resort, joining at least 125 municipalities nationwide that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution. New York's City Council voted by roll call 32-17 for the resolution, which says war is permissible only if "other options for achieving compliance with United Nations resolutions calling for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction and the means of their development have failed." ...The recognition that the World Trade Center attacks still traumatize the city did not head off a movement by liberals to secure an anti-war resolution. Although three of the 51 council members are Republicans, views on the issue did not always follow party lines. Yvette Clarke, a Democrat who supported the resolution, said, "If we're going to be looking for a fight, let's fight poverty, let's fight firehouse closures, let's fight racism and sexism." |
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