DO NOT USE REGULAR MAIL AT THIS TIME, AS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS HEAR FROM THEIR CONSTITUENTS NOW! REGULAR MAIL TAKES TOO LONG.

CALL

• To reach the Washington office of any senator or representative, call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for the member by name.
  
• Call President Bush on the White House Comment Line at (202) 456-1111.
  
• When you call, you only need to tell the person who answers your name and where you live; then share your opinion about war on Iraq in a respectful manner.

FAX

• Fax your senators and representative.
  
• Be focused. Be short. Be respectful.
  
• Make sure your own name and address appear clearly.
  
• Include your fax number and email address.
  
• Fax President Bush at (202) 456-2461 to share your opinion.

EMAIL

• Email your senators and representative.
  
• Be focused. Be short. Be respectful.
  
• Include your own name and address.
  
• Email President Bush at president@whitehouse.gov to share your opinion.

VISIT

• Visit your senators and representative in Washington.
  
• Call to arrange an appointment. If your senator or representative cannot meet with you, ask to meet with the aide who is working on issues related to Iraq.
  
• Visit the local offices of your senators and representative.
  
• Addresses for such offices are found at http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov.
  
• Call to arrange an appointment with an aide. When Congress is on recess, it may be possible to make an appointment with Senators and Representatives themselves.
  
• For assistance, contact the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Washington Office at (202) 543-1126.
  
• The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program's resource, Making a Difference in the Public Arena, provides guidance for visiting Congressional offices. Obtain this resource here.

Dear ______________________________

Please work for peace for all God's children.

Sincerely,

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