Take Action: Is Perpetual War on the Horizon?

May 9, 2011

Now is a time when many people are questioning our country’s war strategy in Afghanistan. Yet this week your representative, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, will vote on whether to give presidents—current and future—unprecedented authority to wage war anywhere, anytime, against anybody, so long as it is in the name of combating extremism. Your action—today—will encourage your representative to vote “no” on unlimited warfare.

Call today, toll-free: 1-888-231-9276

When you call the Capitol Switchboard, ask for your representative by name.

Please ask her/him to vote “no” on the H.R. 968 amendment today. Then use the "Email" button in the top left corner of this page and ask five friends in your community to contact your representative as well.

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Talking Points

• I am [NAME] and I live in [CITY, STATE].
• I'm calling to ask the representative to vote "no" on H.R. 968 when it is offered as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act in the Armed Services Committee.
• This legislation would give presidents - current and future - unprecedented authority to wage war anywhere, anytime, against anybody. Congress needs to be a full partner in making these critical decisions.
• Thank you