tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post4082609371032916422..comments2023-09-28T05:52:52.110-04:00Comments on The Ground Truth in Iraq: ACT NOW: House Vote to Determine Fate of Millions in NeedErik K. Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870861092770458296noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-80751411681382386572008-05-15T14:17:00.000-04:002008-05-15T14:17:00.000-04:00I'm an Iraqi who supports what you do. I received ...I'm an Iraqi who supports what you do. I received your email from a friend. I'll call my Representative, Albert Wynn, and I'll do what my friend did and tell others. Thank you for helping our Iraqi brothers and sisters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-25181472448758654592008-05-15T14:04:00.000-04:002008-05-15T14:04:00.000-04:00Dear EPIC,I called Congressman Markey's office tod...Dear EPIC,<BR/><BR/>I called Congressman Markey's office today to urge him to vote FOR the emergency spending bill and not to allow the amendment for humanitarian assistance to to Iraqi refugees and others be stripped from the bill. A pleasant person answered the phone and right away seemed to know why I was calling!! She said, "You mean the emergency spending bill?" before I completed my first sentence ---- so, let's hope it's very much on his mind due to many calls! She said she'd certainly pass on my sentiments to the Congressman.<BR/> <BR/>Thanks for all you do and your energy and persistence and hard work!!! We are here supporting your work!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-25153999592103218282008-05-15T13:42:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:42:00.000-04:00I called Rep. Frank Pallone (D) from New Jersey an...I called Rep. Frank Pallone (D) from New Jersey and spoke with a staff person who said Pallone supports the emergency spending for humanitarian aid, but said it was unlikely that the billion dollar supplemental would be acted upon today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-76393953067608865502008-05-15T13:36:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:36:00.000-04:00I just wanted to let you know that I contacted my ...I just wanted to let you know that I contacted my Representative who happens to be Madame Speaker Pelosi. I urged her to ensure inclusion of the $1.3 billion of humanitarian assistance and bilateral aid to help vulnerable Iraqis. More can be done. Keep me posted on what more I can do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-13080997226509902032008-05-15T13:29:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:29:00.000-04:00Erik, I made the call and forwarded your message t...Erik, I made the call and forwarded your message to some others in the district, and also to a wider list throughout the Presbyterian Synod of the Northeast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-79398603944563406702008-05-15T13:26:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:26:00.000-04:00I forwarded your Action Alert to the National Peac...I forwarded your Action Alert to the National Peace Corps Association so that they can alert fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs)! Please let us know how it turns out. Thanks, CollinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-89128483977547500012008-05-15T13:22:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:22:00.000-04:00I contacted Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) but alas only ...I contacted Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) but alas only voice mail. As a participant of Iraq Action Days, he couldn't have forgotten Dusty and I! Urged him to vote YES just as he did yesterday on the Farm Bill (assuming he did vote YES). Peace, courage and gratitude from your friend, Pat Horan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-79087554594219903782008-05-15T13:13:00.000-04:002008-05-15T13:13:00.000-04:00I called Steve Chabot (Republican OH 1st district)...I called Steve Chabot (Republican OH 1st district) today. A gentleman answered the phone and was very courteous as I made my case. I told him especially in light of President Bush's comments today in Israel that we represent peace and democracy, that we needed to do what we say and also that it is needed to improve our standing in the world and so that al-Qaeda has fewer converts. He claimed he would pass on the message.....we will see if it made any impact tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-53260696567434210022008-05-15T12:17:00.000-04:002008-05-15T12:17:00.000-04:00This is very critical. I commend your efforts and ...This is very critical. I commend your efforts and hope they will provide much needed support for the Iraqis in need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com