Co-sign the legislation: Set a date. by John Kerry

[rodeodance]

John Kerry wrote:
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> JohnKerry.com
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> Visit SetADeadline.com
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> Dear xxx
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> As you know I'm not leading a campaign for the presidency in 2008. Instead I have chosen to campaign to end the war in Iraq and protect America.
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> Yesterday I stood up with a remarkable group of Iraq war veterans who are speaking out because they believe the best way to support the troops is to change a course that squanders their lives. When brave patriots suffer and die because of the incompetence of mere politicians, the only patriotic choice is to demand change.
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> These veterans offered a profile in courage.
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> The Senate this week provided a profile in politics -- Republicans blocking even a vote up or down, one way or another on a bi-partisan resolution opposing the Bush escalation.
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> This has to end.
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> Republicans refuse even to go on record over the Bush escalation. We need to escalate the pressure for a policy change.
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> That's why I am introducing legislation that will again set a firm one-year deadline for the redeployment of most American troops from Iraq.
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> If you agree it is time to set a deadline, come to http://www.setadeadline.com and become a citizen co-sponsor of the legislation.
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> In addition to setting a deadline, my legislation includes key recommendations of the Iraq Study Group, many of which we have been advocating for some time. It will:
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> * launch a major diplomatic initiative, the only hope for a sustainable resolution in Iraq
> * enforce a series of benchmarks to hold Iraqis accountable for meeting key political objectives
> * change the American military mission to training Iraqi security forces and counter-terrorism operations
> * maintain an over the horizon presence to protect American regional interests.
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> Learn more about the legislation at:
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> http://www.setadeadline.com
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> Now that a new Democratic Congressional majority has convened in the U.S. Capitol, a deadline must be set. The President must respect the real needs of our troops and the will of the American people.
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> Step by step, we will ensure that he does.
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> Co-sign the legislation:
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> http://www.setadeadline.com
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> Thank you,
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> John Kerry
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> P.S. This weekend I will continue to speak out about changing course in Iraq. Please tune in to the Democratic radio address on Saturday and to my interview on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" Sunday morning.
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> Paid for by John Kerry for Senate.
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>

[waiting for hope]

1. Already Done!

[PresidentObama]

2. Done. I encourage everyone to use one of the blog banners on the site n/t

[fedupinBushcountry]

3. Done

But you know on DU its more important to talk about Anna Nicole Smith. :banghead:

[Democrafty]

4. knr

[yy4me]

5. Done,

wish it could be sooner!

[whometense]

6. Done!!!

See my banner??? :-)

[rodeodance]

7. Kerry is a worker.

[politicasista]

8. K&R

:kick:

[JanusAscending]

9. DONE !!

rec/:kick: Lead on John Kerry!!

[Vincardog]

Done K & R

[Vincardog]

10. Done K & R

[karynnj]

11. Already signed up on the date

that Senator Kerry first mentioned it.

[flpoljunkie]

12. Already done! I urge all DUers to become a co-sponsor of Kerry's legislation.

[ProSense]

13. Posted a

diary at Daily Kos.

[zbdent]

14. Repuke logic says we cannot leave or Iraq will be total chaos

so, we will never be able to leave ... ever ...

[LittleClarkie]

15. 21,177 so far

up from about 13000 the first time I looked at it today. Go people go!

You can put this in your sig, as well, or on a website you have, or whatever...

Also, go here if you want a button you can put in your sig or on a website

http://www.setadeadline.com/bloggers

Or if you'd like a apply for a job to help the Senator by being a professional online activist, go here

http://www.setadeadline.com/team

[YvonneCa]

16. Done...

...and thank you, Senator Kerry!

[MH1]

17. Already done. Thanks for posting! n/t