Hey Kossacks,
Now Governor Richardson takes his case on the Iraq War directly to Democracy for America members after receiving DFA's Presidential Primary Petition. Here's a chance for you to hear what he has to say.
-Charles Chamberlain, DFA Political Director
"I agree."
That is just one of Governor Bill Richardson's responses to DFA members who wrote comments in our Presidential Primary Petition on Iraq. We asked each of the candidates to oppose any escalation of the Iraq War, demand a swift end to the occupation, and propose a plan that brings our brave men and women home. I'm excited to make his video to you available today.
Governor Richardson has a long history in American foreign policy, including negotiating the release of two American prisoners in Iraq directly from Saddam Hussein during Bill Clinton's presidency.
The Governor believes "we need to get out of Iraq this calendar year." He supports diplomacy that brings "a reconciliation of the three religious groups into a coalition government" and "surrounding powers in the region to deal with future security." What he doesn't support is leaving a residual force in Iraq. "We should get out lock, stock and barrel."
This isn't the first time Governor Richardson has worked with DFA members. Last year, he worked with local DFA groups in New Mexico to pass verifiable paper ballots. According to Governor Richardson, "It's the law of the land here in our state and we did it together."
DFA members will continue to work together and pressure the presidential candidates on the most important issues. Our voices will be heard and our actions will continue to move America forward.
Thank you for everything you do,
Tom Hughes
Executive Director
P.S. Governor Richardson made this video specifically for Democracy for America. If you like what you see and hear, I encourage you to sign up for his campaign and help in any way you can:
http://richardsonforpresident.com
That said, this message should not be construed as an endorsement of Governor Richardson's candidacy. In the months ahead other candidates for president will be reaching out to Democracy for America members too, because you have the power to shape the presidential primaries in a way no one else can.