While one letter may not have an immediate impact on a member of Congress’ position, thousands of letters from that member's constituents will have an impact. You can start a flurry of letters to your member of Congress by using the sample below.

Here’s where to send the letters:

To a Senator...
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

To a Representative...
The Honorable (full name)
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Member of Congress,

Since taking office the Bush Administration has articulated a foreign policy rooted in pre-emptive strikes, disregard for our international obligations, and increased nuclear development. Far from protecting Americans, these policies actually decrease our safety and security. They run counter to our deeply held democratic values and respect for the rule of law.

Instead of following this path, I ask you to commit yourself to a vision of an alternative foreign policy that will truly make Americans more safe and more secure.

This alternative vision must be based on controlling and reducing nuclear arms, opposing arms transfers and military training to human-rights abusing governments, and strengthening international law and international cooperation.

I urge you to lead the US toward a better future by formally endorsing Peace Action’s Campaign for a New Foreign Policy.

Sincerely,
(Your name and Address)