Resolution Calling for Withdrawal of Troops from
WHEREAS 75% of Californians disapprove
of Bush’s illegal, immoral and disastrous occupation of Iraq, 69% say it was a
mistake to invade Iraq (Public Policy Institute of California poll January
2007) and Californians join with other Americans in overwhelmingly supporting a
safe withdrawal from Iraq by 2008 at the latest;
WHEREAS the ongoing occupation is
costing not only the lives of young Californians in combat, but also billions
of dollars that could be used to meet critical health, education and social
service needs in the state;
and
WHEREAS Californians gave a clear
mandate to the Democratic Party in November 2006 to take leadership in ending
the occupation and bringing the troops safely home, and hearing from Democratic clubs and county central committees in their
districts will get the attention of Democratic officeholders in a different way
from the messages they are accustomed to hearing from antiwar groups;.
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that the Alameda County
Democratic Party Central Committee send this resolution to all California
Democratic Congressional representatives asking them to support a fully funded
speedy withdrawal of all troops from Iraq, as well as full funding necessary to
meet the medical and mental health needs of troops, veterans and their
families; and no attack on Iran without Congressional authorization; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Santa Clara County
Democratic Party Central Committee send this resolution to all Santa Clara
County Democratic Clubs asking them to become vocal, active supporters of
Congressional action needed to accomplish the above and convey their strong
support to their Democratic Congressional representatives.
Approved by SCCDCC, June 7, 2007