The Pledge for a New Foreign Policy
Between now and the fall of 2004, Peace Action will solicit signatures from members of Congress for the Pledge for a New Foreign Policy. With your help, we will commit Congress to a foreign policy based on democratic values.
The Pledge
As our nation works to end the threat of terrorism, we must draw on our core democratic values to guide us to safety. Recognizing the need to ensure security for all Americans, I, (insert Member's name), pledge to my constituents in (State and District) and to the American people that I will support the following solutions for a safer world.Recognizing that we face no greater threat than that posed by weapons of mass destruction, I will work to make the American people more secure by devoting my efforts to controlling and reducing nuclear arms and other weapons of mass destruction.
I will protect Americans from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by opposing funding for the development or testing of new nuclear weapons. I will also oppose missile defense and space weapons systems because they increase the risk of proliferation.
I will vote in favor of programs and agreements designed to reduce and secure the world's existing nuclear stockpiles.
Recognizing that the American people share a deep commitment to human rights and democracy, I will work to make those ideals central to US foreign policy. Selling or giving weapons to dictatorships and human rights-abusing governments fosters bitterness and resentment towards our citizens.
I will strengthen regional stability, democracy and human rights by opposing arms transfers and military training or assistance to human rights abusing governments, as determined by the State Department, on both an individual country basis and as a matter of policy. I will support efforts to regulate and control the international arms trade.
Recognizing that global institutions and agreements are paramount to ensuring global stability, and security for US citizens, I will work to strengthen international law and the use of diplomacy to resolve global conflicts.
I will strengthen international law and international stability by opposing the doctrine of "preemptive attacks."
I will promote and support international systems which foster global cooperation and respect for law and treaties such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court.
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Get YOUR Members of Congress to Take the Pledge
Help build the Campaign for a New Foreign Policy by getting your member of Congress to sign on to the pledge.
Print out a copy of the Pledge for a New Foreign Policy and send it to your Representative and Senators.
Write them a letter asking them to sign-on; you can use our sample letter.
Find out how to contact Congress.
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