Keep Peace for Iraq in the Forefront of the 2008 Election Campaign!
National Conference Call: Monday, August 4th - 8 p.m.
When the U.S. Congress recesses during the coming weeks (August 11 to September 5), our Representatives will be out and about in their home districts. Let’s make sure that Peace for Iraq stays in the forefront by meeting with our members of Congress at every opportunity.
Ending the occupation of Iraq is not just a campaign issue - it’s a moral obligation.
Let’s help our members of Congress remember their responsibilities: to not only get U.S. troops and contractors out of Iraq but, to address issues of reparations and reconstruction.
The need for continuing local Congressionally-focused efforts is critical.
To help keep Peace for Iraq in the forefront of Congressional campaigns - to share ideas, insights, and inspiration - The Declaration of Peace is facilitating a National Conference Call this evening, Monday, August 4th from 8 to 9 pm (Eastern Daylight Time).
Conference Call Number: 1-309-946-5000
Access Code: 12 13 14 15
We are happy to have Kate Gould (from the Friends Committee on National Legislation) on this evening’s call. Kate is FCNL’s Program Assistant for Foreign Policy and a member of their Iraq Peace Team
The Declaration of Peace is a grassroots campaign that draws its strength from our nationwide network of local activists.
For this evening’s call, we’re inviting you to bring your inspirational success stories and past challenges, your resources, and your questions to share with other activists around the country.
On this call, we’ll also discuss excellent ways to:
Find out about public meetings with your members of Congress
Schedule a meeting with your member of Congress
Contact and work the media
Use FCNL’s Grassroots Toolkit and 8 Tips for a Successful Lobby Visit
Use the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq and FCNL materials as lobbying resources
Please join Kate Gould and the all-volunteer Declaration of Peace National Coordinating Body on this evening’s conference call.
Monday, August 4, 2008
8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (EDT)
Phone: 1-309-946-5000
Access Code: 12 13 14 15
Sincerely,
The Declaration of Peace National Coordinating Body — Timothy Baer - Paul Frazier - Christine Glaser - Andrew Sawtelle
“The U.S. has a moral obligation to provide generous support, compensation, and reparations to the people of Iraq, to help them rebuild their homes, health care system, schools, and infrastructure, and to ease the suffering of those who have been wounded, tortured, illegally detained, orphaned, or widowed.”
— from the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq