E- from Boxer--Not backing down & petition to show support!

[bliss_eternal]

This morning I entered the Senate hearing room with a wonderful
feeling, knowing that over 40,000 of you stood behind me as I
sought to hold Condoleezza Rice accountable for her many actions
leading up to the war in Iraq and beyond. I talked about your
support during my opening statement. And knowing you were with
me gave me the energy I needed to keep fighting for the truth.

I hope you had a chance to watch some of Condoleezza Rice's
confirmation hearings today. Because if you did, I'm sure you'll
share my feelings.

I'm disappointed and I'm frustrated, because I don't think Dr.
Rice has been forthcoming in our quest for the truth. Time after
time, Dr. Rice had the opportunity to set the record straight on
many issues. And, on issue after issue, she failed to do so.

She failed to set the record straight on the hyped-up nuclear
threat leading up to the war on Iraq; she failed to do it on the
total number of trained Iraqi security forces, which is key to
the Administration's exit strategy there; she failed to do it on
her misstatements about Al Qaida operating in Iraq; and she
failed to do it on the U.S. policy regarding torture. This last
issue is the most troubling one, as it was clearly demonstrated
that while Dr. Rice speaks out against torture, she actually
personally intervened to kill an anti-torture provision in a
recent intelligence bill.

So, I'm not going to back down -- I'm going to keep asking the
tough questions, illuminating the many inconsistencies,
falsehoods, and disturbing revelations in Dr. Rice's previous
statements about Iraq, the war on terrorism, and the use of
torture -- holding her accountable for the failures of our
foreign policy.

Now, in these final hours before our committee votes on
Condoleezza Rice's confirmation, you have one last opportunity
to make your voice heard in this process. Demonstrate to Dr.
Rice and the United States Senate your dissatisfaction with her
lack of candor. Help me demand the truth and hold Condoleezza
Rice accountable.

Tell your friends, family, and colleagues to sign my petition
today -- in these final hours before the confirmation hearings
conclude.


Thank you so much for standing with me in this fight for the
truth. I can't tell you how much I value your friendship and
support.

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer
U.S. Senator

P.S. Please encourage everyone you have to sign our petition in
these final hours before Condoleezza Rice's confirmation
hearings conclude!


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[madrchsod]

1. just read mine..god dam i like this woman

50million plus stood behind kerry and he walked away.barbara stands and fights. i would vote for her to be the president...

[Pam-Moby]

2. For some reason your links to Boxer

has the name (stacy) in it and your email address. You may want to edit that out of the petition boxes and repost that link.

[bliss_eternal]

3. Thanks, Pam--will do!

If you see this, would you edit my name from your post, too. I like my anonymity here! LOL!

And thanks again!

[Pam-Moby]

7. Sorry but it will not allow me to edit my post it said the time

had been expired.

[Webster Green]

4. Boxer/Lee '08....

I'm serious!

Fuck this moderate (how's my tutu look?) bullshit!

[Syrinx]

5. I got that email

And I'm in the evil republic of Alabama.

Barbara Boxer is my new hero.

[theresistance]

6. Question: was Boxer in the Senate this time in 2001?

In other words when the 2000 election was confirmed.

[siliconefreak]

8. yes

Yes, she was. What point are you trying to make?

[MindPilot]

9. yes she was -- I think I see where you're going with this

And she stated publicly the morning of the 6th that she felt it was a mistake to not have stood up then.

Boxer '08?

[theresistance]

10. Okay thanks, that answers my question...