CONGRESS: TRUTH AND JUSTICE ON GAZA
US Avaaz members are calling their members of Congress and demand truth and justice on Gaza
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- The staff aide would 'relay me message' to Rep. Baird. I'm Todd Hauser and I live in Ocean Park, WA 98640.
- I made two calls to aides in my rep's office, Jim McDermott. Then I wrote a note of thanks to Rep. Brian Baird (also of Washington State) for his excellent statement to his Congressional colleagues to read Judge Goldstone's response to the HR867 bill. Great for him!
- Called yesterday and got the usual, courteous "I'll pass the message on" from "Denny" Rehberg's aid. I don't expect much, I never do.
- I called Ginny Brown-Waite, 5th District of Florida. Her staffer didn't know which way she'd vote. She's pretty much Republican party line on foreign affairs, so hiding Israeli war crimes would probably fit her bill. It's good to have low expectations, so as not to be disappointed...
- I called Denny Rehberg's (R-MT) office. Said I'd been following the issue, that American Jews (I'm one) and Israelis need to listen to its findings. His representative said she would pass along my comments. In my experience, he's a supporter of Israeli government positions.
- I contacted Rep. Boccieri's office and spoke w/ his staff person. I urged a no vote, offered the many reasons why a no vote is demanded. She was unable to tell me what his position is. I urged that my opinion be expressed with him since the vote is this afternoon.
- I called Kevin McCarthy, 22nd District of California, (R). His staffer did not know about the bill or how McCarthy would vote. I informed him of it and requested a no vote.
- I contacted Thadeus McCotter's(R-MI) office, I urged a no vote along with encouraging a stand with President Obama's voice that the Israli's and the Palestinians need to establish independant and credible investigations into war crimes in the Gaza
- I contacted Ed Townes' office (the Rep from Brooklyn, NY) and urged a no-vote. She was courteous, took my name and zipcode and said she would pass it along...
- I called Rep. Maloney's local NYC office. I said I was a constituent and wished that the Rep. not condemn Goldstone's report. I told the person I spoke to that I am Jewish. He asked for my address and said he would convey my message to Rep. Maloney.
- I CALLED AND AFTER A LOT OF RINGS GOT AN ANSWER AND WAS TRANSFERED TO MY REPS. OFFICE (THEY ASKED MY ZIP CODE FIRST0 AND STAID TO SAY NO TO RESOLUTION 867. I WAS VERY POLITE AND THANKED THE WOMAN AND IT WAS PERFECT! HOEP IT WORKS.
- I called Rep. Wu's office. The woman that answered took my name and address and said I would get a letter back.
- The aid didn't know what the bill referred to. I explained and she said she would pass on my message urging a no vote.
- I called Rep. Giffords. She had helped a friend of mine in the past on an immigration issue. They will pass on my message to her asking her to object to this resolution. thanks
- I called Rep. Jared Polis's office (Colorado). Registered my ask for a no vote. Staff took my contact info for a reply.
- I called my Congressman Edward Markey and he is already a cosponsor. Shame on him.
- I called Jackie Speier's office. Her phone-answering guy took my info and said she has not made up her mind. I asked to be notified.
- Rep. Higgins' staff guy was not sure what I meant by Res. 867 until I mentioned the Goldstone Rept. I said that Congress should stand with Pres. Obama and UN efforts. I told him I saw Judge Goldstone on Bill Moyers Journal and urged Rep. Higgins to oppose 867. He took my name, etc., said he'd relay my message, and thanked me for calling.
- Rep Murphy (NY 20) staffer said he hadn't made up his mind yet, but he'd be happy to put my voice in the mix. He asked if there was anything else, and I said some strong climate and healthcare legislation would be nice too.
- I called the office of Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, I was transferred to her Foreign Affairs dept. The lady I sopke to was silent all along and just said at the end that she will pass my message to IRL.
- I reminded the aide that we had visited about our concerns regarding Gaza in the past, and expressed my desire for Dave to vote no on this resolution. The aide would not comment either way, but he did affirm agreement that the only way to stop the bloodshed is to have the courage to look at egregious and sinful behavior on both sides.
- I was treated respectfully. The receptionist who answered said that she expects Rep. Watt to support the President's position. She put me in touch with the Foreign Affairs person who said the resolution is on the floor and she will review it.
- I contacted Kathy
- I contacted Kathy Dahlkemper's office. spoke to an aide who did not know Kathy's position on HR 867 but would give her my message
- I called congressman Salazar's office. I was the first person to call on this issue. I got a courteous response. I felt the aide might have been a little clueless.
- I talked with Rep. Cleaver's office and they took my message and assured me that he would get my message. Very kind, professional. Kansas City, MO.
- I called David Wu, Portland, OR Rep. his office had no idea what I was talking about. They were polite.
- Called McClintock urged no vote on Resolution 867. Person who answered the phone said she would pass it on/
- I called Rep. Joseph Crowley. His office took my name and address and said my message would be passed on to Crowley. He also said that by taking my address I would get a response. Very nice and polite.
- Called Congressman Smith's office. They sounded clueless as to what 867 even was, and it took several attempts to even get them to understand what I was asking. However, the person I spoke with did agree to pass on the message.
- I spoke to the intern in Rep. Ben Ray Lujan's Washington D.C. office and asked that Lujan vote NO on Resolution 867; that Congress not interfere with the Goldston Report. The intern did not know Lujan's position but would pass along my comments
- I called the office of my Rep. Alcee Hastings and talked to an aide about HR 867 being flawed etc. and the need to support the President's position and urge investigations on both sides Israelis and Palestinians for the sake of human rights. The aide was attentive and said he'll pass the message to the Representative.
- I called Rep. Ander Crenshaw's office and gave my name and zip code. I drew from a few of the suggested points at the website for not supporting Resolution 867. The secretary said she would pass along my comments/request.
- I spoke with Emily in New York State Representative Tonko's office. She said mine was the first call she had received regarding H.Res. 867 and that she would pass my request on to rep. Tonko. She was not aware of his position on the question, but volunteered that he "supports Israel".
- I can't call from work, but I sent email to my Rep Darrell Issa. I hope it helps.
- I called the office of George Miller (D-7th-CA). His aide said she did not have information on his position at this time. I expressed the importance of a no vote on 867, supporting the president and accountability for actions on both sides. I further indicated the importance of the message, as I made an international call to the office (I am out of the country). Then I left my zipcode, name, address. The representative was courteous. Thanks to all who have called in today.
- I called Rep. Visclosky's office and the person took my comments, name, address, etc., and said she would pass these along to the congressman. However, she seemed entirely oblivious to the Resolution and had never heard of it. I can only hope that someone in the office is more aware and that my comments will get an informed hearing. (Valparaiso, IN)
- I called Representative Ron Kind from Wisconsin and strongly urged him to vote against Resolution 867. Mike said he would pass the message on to the Congressman.
- I spoke with an intern at Rep. Himes office and informed her of my opposition to H. Res. 867 and the need to an investgation to war crimes commited in Gaza in particular. She was pleasant but I doubt she was fully in the know about this bill. She did ask for my name and address.
- I spoke with Lois Capp's representative who took my name and number and address and said she would deliver my message.
- I called Congressman Rehberg (MT) His Billings office said she would pass the word along. That make 2 calls to his office posted here
- I call Rep. Frank Wolf's offive. The person to whom I spoke said he would pass the info along.
- I told Rep. Maffei's staff person, who answered the phone, to urge him to vote no. I told him that I was Jewish, and that Goldstone was Jewish also, and that it was outrageous to let this resolution be passed.
- I spoke with Rep. Capps office staff and she said she would deliver my message of opposition to the Resolution.
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