Maxine Waters Encourages other members of Congress to March Against the War

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from AfterDowningStreet:


Rep. Waters Encourages Members of Congress to March Against the Iraq War
Submitted by davidswanson on Mon, 2007-01-22 22:50. Activism | Congress
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (CA-35) today sent a letter to her Congressional colleagues urging them to participate in the anti-war rally planned for Saturday, January 27, 2007.

The text of the letter is below:

January 22, 2007

Dear Colleague:

By now, you should have received an invitation from United for Peace and Justice to participate in the anti-Iraq war rally planned for January 27th. I encourage you to march with me and thousands of other individuals from around the country who want to bring our troops home. Members of Congress who participate in the march will be given a prime spot at the head of the march to highlight their opposition to the war.

Who: Members of Congress and Concerned Americans

What: Rally and March on Washington calling for a conclusion to the Iraq war

When: Saturday, January 27, 2007 @ 11:00 AM

Where: National Mall, between 3rd & 7th Streets

The American people have spoken - they want an end to the war in Iraq. This rally will provide Members of Congress an opportunity to show their support for ending the war in Iraq.

Many participants in the march will also take part in a 'lobby day' on Monday, January 29, 2007. They will request a meeting with their Member of Congress to share their views on the war. I encourage you to welcome them and to meet with them to hear their concerns about continuing the Iraq war. I also invite you to attend a book fair with leading authors of books on the Iraq war on Monday, January 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 in 1100 Longworth House Office Building.

Sincerely,

Maxine Waters

Member of Congress

http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/17610

[xultar]

1. Rep. Waters is my hero!

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2. Agreed. She rocks!

:yourock:

[liberaldemocrat7]

9. You can also phone against the war.

THE MILLION PHONE MARCH.


No Free speech Zones. NO arrests. No marginalization by the press.

You call this company and give them an ultimatum.

GET THE GOP to END THE WAR or WE DON'T BUY YOUR PRODUCTS ANYMORE.

NO CEO WANTS THEIR TELEPHONE LINES TIED UP AND TO GET CALLS FROM THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
EVERY DAY WHILE THEY LOSE MONEY. NO CEO. NOT ONE.

I have listed one of the most prominent GOP Contributors.

"The Republican party appears weak and vulnerable at the cash registers of those companies that donate money to them."

General Electric Corporation 203-373-2211 http://www.ge.com


Please pass this on to your friends.

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3. Maxine walks the walk. She supported Cindy Sheehan at Camp Casey and

campaigned for Ned Lamont in Conn.

[tabasco]

4. God Bless her!

I have always admired her.

[Tom Joad]

5. I would be happy if all the Dems stopped Marching in support of the war. Yeah,

that is another dig against Hillary, in case you were wondering.

[northofdenali]

6. I wonder which members will actually show up.

I'd love to see all the Dems in both House and Senate at the head of the march, but sincerely doubt more than 3 or 4 will be there. I hope they prove me wrong!!!

[Le Taz Hot]

7. Maxine for President!

Sorry, it's been a long time since I've said that one on DU. (Used to say it regularly.)

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8. kick