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Peace Action & Our Allies Speak to the Democratic & Republican Parties

This summer, the Democratic and Republican parties have asked for public input on their party platforms and we in the progressive community must make our voices heard. Our elected leaders must listen to the will of the people and clearly state they will end the war in Iraq, seek diplomacy with Iran, and end the use of torture. We encourage Democrats and Republicans alike to enshrine these views in their party platforms, and we hope you'll join us.

Peace Action has been working to encourage the Democratic and Republican parties to take a strong and principled stand on foreign policy. And already, over 70 Democratic superdelegates are petitioning to have their platform call for:

1. An end to the war in Iraq by initiating the safe and secure withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces and private military security contractors, leaving no permanent military bases behind;

2. A robust diplomatic surge in the Middle East and beyond, as recommended by the Iraq Study Group, that includes negotiations with the Iranian government; and

3. An end to the use of torture and the closure of our prison at Guantanamo Bay.

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