Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick

Overview

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick born Detroit, MI June 25, 1945. Six-term U.S. Representative 1997-2011; Chaired Black Caucus 2007-9; opposed war in Iraq 2002; supported international organization and UN; Delegate to Nairobi UN Women's Conference 1996; for impeachment of Cheney for war crimes; for Dept. of Peace & Nonviolence.

Quotations

"I was against the war in Iraq from the beginning; I will continue to stand strong. . . The war in Iraq has cost us more than 3,500 of the lives America’s finest women and men. Over 20,000 more remain maimed and disfigured for life." (June 25, 2008; quote and photo from official website)