Received this e-mail today from Senator Tom Udall (D. NM):
When my father, Stewart Udall, was the Secretary of the Interior, he fought to protect ANWR. My uncle Mo was a huge supporter of protecting ANWR in Congress, too. I guess you could say that, for the Udalls, preserving ANWR is a family tradition.
The Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) is one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. But some in Congress want to destroy it.
New Mexicans understand that our environment is a sacred trust, passed on to us by the last generation. It is our duty to protect it for our children.
Far right Republicans in Congress tried to drill in ANWR in my father's day, too. He always liked to point out that it was Eisenhower -- a Republican -- who created ANWR in the first place.
Drilling for oil in ANWR would devastate this natural wonder -- and we can't let it happen. I want to show the right wing how many of you are ready to stand with me to protect it. Click here to add your name:
http://www.tomudall.com/...
It is essential for our national security that we move our nation toward energy independence. Oil and natural gas will need to be part of that equation. But not at the expense of an irreplaceable ecosystem.
Make it part of your family tradition and join me -- sign our petition to protect ANWR today:
http://www.tomudall.com/...
I'm proud to carry on the Udall family tradition. Thank you for adding your support.
Tom
You can sign Udall's petition here:
http://www.tomudall.com/...