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'''Status:''' Adopted on 1/10/07
'''Status:''' Adopted on 1/10/07
'''Source File''':


'''Text:'''  
'''Text:'''  


Whereas the war in Iraq has more to do with oil and increasing profits for
'''Whereas''' the war in Iraq has more to do with oil and increasing profits for
the military-industrial complex rather than the Bush Administration
the military-industrial complex rather than the Bush Administration
deceptions that have been exposed as lies while the war and occupation is
deceptions that have been exposed as lies while the war and occupation is
ongoing; and
ongoing; and


Whereas Administration claims that stability, democracy, and prosperity are
'''Whereas''' Administration claims that stability, democracy, and prosperity are
around the corner while each day that the U.S. stays, the violence and lack
around the corner while each day that the U.S. stays, the violence and lack
of security facing our troops and the Iraqi people worsen; and
of security facing our troops and the Iraqi people worsen; and
   
   
Whereas our November elections sent a clear message that voters reject the
'''Whereas''' our November elections sent a clear message that voters reject the
Iraq war, and opinion polls show that seven in 10 Iraqis want the troops to
Iraq war, and opinion polls show that seven in 10 Iraqis want the troops to
leave sooner rather than later, and most U.S. military and political leaders
leave sooner rather than later, and most U.S. military and political leaders
agree that staying the course is a failed policy; and
agree that staying the course is a failed policy; and


Whereas even former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger insists that no
'''Whereas''' even former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger insists that no
military victory in Iraq is possible and (Ret.) Lt. Gen. William Odom
military victory in Iraq is possible and (Ret.) Lt. Gen. William Odom
calls for "complete withdrawal" of U.S. troops; and
calls for "complete withdrawal" of U.S. troops; and


Whereas the war can't continue without war funding; and
'''Whereas''' the war can't continue without war funding; and
   
   
Whereas a major factor in ending the Vietnam war was the cut-off of funding
'''Whereas''' a major factor in ending the Vietnam war was the cut-off of funding
by Congress; and
by Congress; and
   
   
Whereas Pres. Bush will soon ask for further war funding - up to $160
'''Whereas''' Pres. Bush will soon ask for further war funding - up to $160
billion on top of last October¹s $70 billion increase, money needed here for
billion on top of last October¹s $70 billion increase, money needed here for
health care, education, rebuilding failing infrastructure, etc.; therefore,
health care, education, rebuilding failing infrastructure, etc.; therefore,
   
   
Be it resolved that U.A. Local 393 communicate its opposition to continued
'''Be it resolved''' that U.A. Local 393 communicate its opposition to continued
war funding - except to bring our troops home safely, and take care of them
war funding - except to bring our troops home safely, and take care of them
when they get here - directly with our Representatives in Congress; and
when they get here - directly with our Representatives in Congress; and


Be it further resolved that we call upon the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor
'''Be it further resolved''' that we call upon the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor
Council, the U.A. and others to join us in this resolve to Bring Our Troops
Council, the U.A. and others to join us in this resolve to Bring Our Troops
Home Now - Money for People's Needs, Not War - Solidarity with Iraqi
Home Now - Money for People's Needs, Not War - Solidarity with Iraqi

Latest revision as of 10:31, 22 February 2008

Plumbers and Fitters Local Local 393 says cut the funds - troops home now

Type: Resolution

Status: Adopted on 1/10/07

Source File:

Text:

Whereas the war in Iraq has more to do with oil and increasing profits for the military-industrial complex rather than the Bush Administration deceptions that have been exposed as lies while the war and occupation is ongoing; and

Whereas Administration claims that stability, democracy, and prosperity are around the corner while each day that the U.S. stays, the violence and lack of security facing our troops and the Iraqi people worsen; and

Whereas our November elections sent a clear message that voters reject the Iraq war, and opinion polls show that seven in 10 Iraqis want the troops to leave sooner rather than later, and most U.S. military and political leaders agree that staying the course is a failed policy; and

Whereas even former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger insists that no military victory in Iraq is possible and (Ret.) Lt. Gen. William Odom calls for "complete withdrawal" of U.S. troops; and

Whereas the war can't continue without war funding; and

Whereas a major factor in ending the Vietnam war was the cut-off of funding by Congress; and

Whereas Pres. Bush will soon ask for further war funding - up to $160 billion on top of last October¹s $70 billion increase, money needed here for health care, education, rebuilding failing infrastructure, etc.; therefore,

Be it resolved that U.A. Local 393 communicate its opposition to continued war funding - except to bring our troops home safely, and take care of them when they get here - directly with our Representatives in Congress; and

Be it further resolved that we call upon the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council, the U.A. and others to join us in this resolve to Bring Our Troops Home Now - Money for People's Needs, Not War - Solidarity with Iraqi Workers

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