[Peace-discuss] FW: Reply From Congressman John Shimkus

["E. Wayne Johnson 朱稳森"]

Shimkus's opposition may be more because
he is a Partisan Republican than a
Taft Republican, but nevertheless it is good news.

Thanks for sharing.


On 09/07/13 6:32, Karen Aram wrote:
> I don't remember contacting this guy, but I must have. There are so 
> many.........
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> From: il15jsima at mail.house.gov
> To: karenaram at hotmail.com
> Subject: Reply From Congressman John Shimkus
> Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 16:11:00 -0400
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> September 6, 2013
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> Ms. Karen Anne Aram
> 803 East Green Street
> Urbana, IL 61802-3411
>
> Dear Ms. Aram:
>
> I would like to take this time to thank you for contacting me 
> regarding the situation in Syria. As I am sure you are aware on August 
> 21st, 2013, it was reported that the Syrian government used chemical 
> weapons in an attack on the suburbs of Damascus. This attack has 
> raised many concerns here in the U.S. regarding whether or not we 
> should intervene in the conflict.
>
> First off, I would like you to know that I find the actions of the 
> Syrian government to be reprehensible. The use of chemical weapons 
> shows a blatant disregard for human life, and should be condemned on 
> an international level. President Obama has already requested approval 
> from Congress to launch a limited military strike, but currently I do 
> not believe that this is the best course of action for the United States.
>
> Over the past decade the U.S. has been engaged in conflict throughout 
> the Middle East and during that time, the American people have grown 
> weary of the use of military force. I want you to know that this is 
> not a decision which I take lightly, and any decision which could put 
> the lives of Americans in jeopardy must be fully vetted. At this time, 
> I do not see any evidence that shows Syria is a threat to the U.S. or 
> our allies, and until such evidence presents, itself I do not believe 
> that the current situation warrants a military strike.
>
> Again, I would like to thank you for taking the time to contact me, 
> and please be assured that I will keep your views in mind moving 
> forward. If you would like to read my full statement regarding the 
> conflict in Syria, please visit 
> http://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/opeds 
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> Sincerely,
>
> JOHN SHIMKUS
> Member of Congress
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> /Please do not reply to this email address. Instead, please send all 
> e-mail messages (including replies) through the web link: Email John 
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> have questions about the validity of this message, please email me 
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> or call my Washington, DC office at: 202-225-5271./
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