November 10, 2007 (LPAC)--Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich wrote a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers on Nov. 9, urging Conyers' "timely consideration" of H. Res. 799, the privileged resolution Kucinich introduced on the floor of the House on Tuesday, Nov. 6, which was referred to Conyers' committee for possible hearings.

According to sources closes to Rep. Kucinich and other leading antiwar Congressmen from both parties, the letter was, in part, motivated by a growing concern that the Bush-Cheney White House already has military plans in place, to launch an attack on Iran's nuclear program sites on a moment's notice. According to one retired U.S. military source, the 8th Air Force, assigned to the Strategic Command (STRATCOM), has prepared detailed attack plans, that could be activated without even conferring with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). By the time Congress was informed of the decision, the attack would have already taken place. According to one military source, the strikes against the nuclear installations would be followed by a pause, waiting for the Iranians to launch asymmetric retaliation. At that point, a full scale bombing campaign against Iran would be launched--and any chances of Congressional opposition would have been quashed.

The sources emphasized that the only way to stop an attack on Iran is to make it clear to Bush and Cheney that, if they attack without Congressional authorization, impeachment proceedings will begin immediately. Lyndon LaRouche took the assessment one step further, demanding that Congress act now with ``preemptive impeachment of Dick Cheney.''

The text of the Rep. Kucinich letter follows:

November 9, 2007
The Honorable John Conyers, Jr.
Chairman
Committee on the Judiciary
2138 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Conyers

I am writing in support of H. Res. 799, the Articles of Impeachment which were referred to the committee relative to the Impeachment of the Vice President of the United States of America.

Recent reports indicate that the Vice President is attempting to shape the National Intelligence Estimate on Iran to conform to his misperceptions about the threat Iran actually poses. Much like his deceptive efforts in the lead up to the Iraq war, the Vice President appears to be manipulating intelligence to conform to his beliefs.

If the reports are true, they add additional weight to the case for impeachment. I believe impeachment remains the only tool Congress has to prevent a war in Iran. This information relates directly to the Article III charges in the resolution. I urge your timely consideration.

Sincerely,

Dennis J. Kucinich