Hey, A new e-mail from our favorite senator concerning the Iraq War Anniversary.

[wisteria]

Here on the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, I just wanted to drop a quick note to all of you, updating you on the state of progress in the Iraq debate and legislation in the Senate.

Last week, I voted for legislation I brought to the floor with Sen. Harry Reid, Sen. Biden and Sen. Levin, legislation that demands, once again, that we change course and set a deadline for the redeployment of our troops in Iraq.

You were there at the start, so I don't need to remind you that when Russ Feingold and I first introduced legislation to do exactly that, there were 13 of us in the Senate that voted for it. Now, in no small part because of all of your work pushing for change, nearly the entire Democratic caucus stood together in this important vote -- 48 Democrats strong.

I just wanted to thank you, all of you, for getting us this far. Your help (and courage because I know it isn't always easy to speak out) has shifted the debate a long way. We still have more fighting to do, of course; the legislation came up just short of passing. I'm an impatient person, but I've been in the Senate long enough to know that these things take time. That's the nature of legislating. And we can't stop until we finish this fight. I learned a long time ago that you support the troops by getting the policy right, and that's the only endgame here -- but progress is progress, and I want you to know and see what you've accomplished.

I'll let you know some of the ways you can help. But that's later; for now, I just wanted to send off this email to thank you for getting us this far. Together, we can do this.

John Kerry

P.S. I saw this article a while ago ... I hope it's as big a reminder for you as it is for me of why we must get this job done:

Soldier's Death Strengthens Senators' Antiwar Resolve

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/29/AR2007012902002.html

Actually, I want to thank Senator Kerry for his leadership and perseverance regarding the Iraq War and doing what is best for this country and our soldiers.

[Noisy Democrat]

1. I'm so glad he's sending out e-mails to the JK.com list

It's very important. I was worried for a while there that he might think he should center all activity on the SetADeadline site and list, and not continue to address the JohnKerry.com community, whose list members still listen when he speaks (but who have not all migrated over to SetADeadline).

[wisteria]

2. Me too. I worried he was going to decide against the e-mails and

just concentrate on contacts and other things closer to Mass. It is good that he hasn't forgotten about the rest of us.

[LittleClarkie]

3. And we should remember to support him. I haven't donated lately

I should go over there and do that.

[wisteria]

4. Good idea. I know donating to the Senator will insure my money is put to good use. n/t