We’ve all seen Minority Leader John Boehner’s outrageous claim that the sacrifice made by our troops and the billions of American tax payer dollars would be viewed as a "small price to pay." Now we need to make sure he hears from all of us that his statement is unacceptable.
You can make your voice heard by signing our online petition here or connect directly to John Boehner’s office by texting the word CALL to 30644. Once you’re connected, demand that he apologize to members of our military and their families for his hurtful comments that minimize their tragic loss.
We want to get as many people involved with as many signatures as possible on our online petition to Minority Leader Boehner demanding that he apologize.
DCCC Executive Director Brian Wolff also sent this e-mail alert to our DCCC Rapid Response Network. If you'd like to join our Rapid Response Network, you can sign up here.
Dear Friend,
On Wednesday, House Republican Leader John Boehner claimed the loss of American life in Iraq is a "small price."
We have a message for John Boehner -- the loss of a single American is NEVER a small price.
Join our call in demanding Congressman Boehner apologize to our men and women in combat and their families for his insensitive and hurtful comments.
Demand Republican Leader Boehner Apologize
To belittle the sacrifice of more than 30,000 brave Americans killed or injured in Iraq as a 'small price' is reprehensible. Clearly, John Boehner and his Republican colleagues will say anything to justify President Bush's stay-the-course approach, but this damaging rhetoric has no place in the debate about the New Direction needed in Iraq.
Mr. Boehner owes our military men and women and their families an apology for his hurtful comments that minimize their tragic loss.
Demand Republican Leader Boehner Apologize
Our brave American service men and women are sacrificing daily for President Bush's 10-year occupation of Iraq. They deserve our deepest thanks and gratitude for their service to America, not thoughtless comments by the likes of John Boehner.
Instead of minimizing the sacrifice of our soldiers, airmen and Marines, John Boehner and House Republicans should honor their service by voting with Democrats who are demanding a New Direction that will bring our troops home from Iraq.
Thank You,
Brian Wolff
Executive Director