- Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-4th district)
has banned the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) from her
office until she receives a formal, written apology from AIPAC for equating
her vote in the House International Relations Committee against HR 4681,
the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act, with "support for terrorists."
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- The following "Letter to AIPAC"
from Rep. McCollum will be published in the June 8th edition of the New
York Review of Books with a long piece by Michael Massing ("The Storm
over the Israel Lobby"). Massing includes the letter as evidence to
support his thesis that the tactics of the Israel lobby are harsh,
and often extremely effective, in pursuing its objectives: "to keep
Israel strong, the Palestinians weak, and the United States from exerting
pressure on Israel." Both items are essential reading.
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- Please take a moment to thank Rep. McCollum
for her stance against HR 4681 and for her courage to stand up
to AIPAC's attempts to smear her and stifle debate. You can call her office
directly at 202-225-6631 or call the Capitol switchboard toll-free at 1-888-355-3588
and ask to be transferred to her office.
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- If no one is able to take your call,
please leave a brief message of thanks along with your name and address
so that Rep. McCollum can get in touch with you. Please call today!
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