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REQUEST THAT YOUR REP. CO-SPONSOR H. RES. 130:

Hello, my name is ______ from [your hometown]. 

I am a Jewish constituent of Representative [Your Representative] from Brit Tzedek v'Shalom.  As a strong supporter of Israel, I firmly believe that a peace agreement with the Palestinians is the country’s best chance for security. I would like to urge Representative [Your Representative] to co-sponsor H. Res 130, applauding President Obama’s selection of Senator George Mitchell as Middle East Envoy, and pledging support for Mitchell’s mission.

American leadership is needed now more than ever. Thank you.

THANK YOUR REP. FOR CO-SPONSORING H. RES. 130:

Hello, my name is ______ from [your hometown]. 

I am a Jewish constituent of Representative [Your Representative] from Brit Tzedek v'Shalom who strongly supports Israel and its quest for peace. I want to thank Representative [Your Representative] for co-sponsoring H. Res. 130 applauding President Obama's selection of Senator George Mitchell as Middle East Envoy.

Please thank Representative [Your Representative] and ask him/her to encourage more of his/her colleagues to support this important bill. Thank you.

References:

Jewish House members support ‘aggressive’ engagement. JTA. February 4, 2009.

US Mideast envoy wants regional office. Gulfnews.com. February 4, 2009.

Brit Tzedek v'Shalom Applauds Mitchell Appointment. January 23, 2009.

Call Congress: Support Bill for Aggressive U.S. Peacemaking

The U.S. is now engaged in aggressive Mideast peacemaking.

Just days after being appointed U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Senator George Mitchell traveled to the region to listen to key stakeholders.  Mitchell will return soon after the Israeli elections to establish a regular and sustained U.S. presence advocating for peace.

The likelihood of Mitchell's success depends on public backing of his leadership and mission. A new resolution in the House of Representatives does just that. It supports "President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and Special Envoy Mitchell in their vigorous pursuit of a diplomatic resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab conflicts based on the establishment of 2 states...living side by side in peace and security..."

Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-MA) and 31 other Reps.-- Democratic and Republican, including eight Jewish co-sponsors -- have introduced  H. Res. 130. Please call your Representative to urge support for this important bill or to express thanks for early co-sponsorship. 

Brit Tzedek, in collaboration with J Street, will connect your phone directly to your Representative with our easy-to-use call-in tool.

Mitchell's job is formidable: His mission includes helping cement the shaky cease-fire in Gaza, and getting Israelis and Palestinians back on track toward negotiating a permanent peace.  Those who would see Israel live in true peace and security need Congress to show that they, too, support genuine -- and sometimes difficult -- steps toward peace.

The President said that "Senator Mitchell is fully empowered by me and Secretary Clinton. When he speaks, he speaks for us." Congress must make it clear that Mitchell speaks for them as well.

Ask your Representative to co-sponsor H. Res. 130. Please call now by clicking here to call your Representative with our easy-to-use call-in tool.

L'shalom,

Sue Swartz, Chair of Advocacy

Deepa Domansky, Washington Liaison and Advocacy Coordinator

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