Contact your senators PLEASE

[heath.whiteaker]

http://presscue.com/node/41856 and link to the bill: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.04986:
Please PEOPLE…. We can not go on like this. Please write to them.

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Mr. (Name of Senator),
I am writing to urge you to Vote NAY on HR 4986. The reason I have a problem with this is simple.

In Section 229 of the Act states that:

Congress finds that Iran maintains a nuclear program in continued defiance of the international community while developing ballistic missiles of increasing sophistication and range that:
(1) pose a threat to--
(A) the forward-deployed forces of the United States;
(B) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies in Europe; and
(C) other allies and friendly foreign countries in the region; and
(2) eventually could pose a threat to the United States homeland.

HR 4986 mandates that it is the policy of the US to "develop, test, and deploy, as soon as technologically feasible, in conjunction with allies and friendly foreign countries whenever possible, an effective defense against the threat from Iran."

My problem is this: Essentially, this calls for the establishment of the controversial missile defense shield, which is threatening to reignite the cold war and start a new arms race with Russia.

The findings of the Congress contradict the NIE released last month which concluded with “high confidence” that “in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program” and that "Tehran had not restarted its nuclear weapons program as of mid-2007".

I appreciate you taking the time to read this and I am available by phone or email if you have more questions. Thank You sir.

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[heath.whiteaker]

My Senators response:

Below is a response to the recent comments I received from you:


Dear Mr. Whiteaker:

Thank you for contacting me regarding our nation’s policy toward the Islamic Republic of Iran. I appreciate hearing from you.

For nearly three decades, the theocratic regime in Iran has gained an international reputation for its dismal human rights record and its state sponsorship of terrorism. Negative Iranian influence in the region includes providing material support to terrorist groups opposed to the Middle East Peace Process and our presence in Iraq. Equally disturbing is the deplorable anti-Israel rhetoric from Iran’s President. Of most concern is Iranian defiance of the international community in its pursuit of a nuclear program considered to be a precursor for acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iran's provocative international behavior, underlined last April by the unlawful seizure of 15 British sailors enforcing a United Nations mandate within Iraqi waters in the Persian Gulf, continues to create a potentially destabilizing situation for the region and the world. I fully support this Administration’s sustained diplomatic efforts to work with our allies and the United Nation’s Security Council to appropriately respond to Iran’s actions.

The U.S. has offered significant incentives to Iran, such as agreeing to lift the embargo on aircraft parts to Iran, allowing Iranian admission to the World Trade Organization, and agreeing to direct talks with senior U.S. officials. These offers have been met by intransigence and inflammatory rhetoric.

In September 2006, President Bush signed into law the Iran Freedom Support Act (P.L. 109-293). This law places U.S. sanctions on foreign investment in Iran's energy sector, provides for U.S. assistance to democratic movements inside Iran, and expresses Congress' objections to U.S. cooperation with any country assisting Iran's nuclear program.

I share your concerns about this situation. Rest assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as the Senate continues to assess our nation’s policies towards Iran. Do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or comments. For more information on issues and activities important to Florida, please sign up for my weekly newsletter at http://martinez.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

Mel Martinez
United States Senator