Biden’s Foreign Policies Wins
QUICK READ: President Biden’s productive foreign policies have defended democracy, strengthened the Western alliance, and restored America’s standing in the Global Community.
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BACKGROUND
President Biden faced the daunting challenge of bringing sanity and normalcy to U.S. foreign policy. After four years of Trump’s erratic and misguided foreign policy including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran Nuclear Accord and alienating our NATO allies,
As he begins his challenging trip to the Middle East, this is a time to review his many successful initiatives to restore our international standing,
Among the President’s major achievements are the following:
Blunting Putin’s invasion of Ukraine through a muscular military response including
providing $9 billion in sophisticated weaponry given to Kyiv
organizing an international economic and cultural boycott of Russia
Strengthening and expanding NAT0 and the EU.
Returning to the Paris Climate Accord
Rejoining the World Health Organization
Other forward-looking policies are in progress including:
Reengaging in multi-lateral nuclear discussions with Iran
Reinforcing a Middle Eastern alliance between critical Arab States and Israel to blunt Tehran’s expansionism
Attempting to contain China’s widening influence in the Pacific Ocean.
These accomplishments have often been ignored, dismissed or drowned out by domestic challenges including the price of gas which is a result of Biden’s efforts to defend Ukraine.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
SEN. WYDEN:
Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine and our NATO allies Support Ukraine’s membership in NATO and the EEU. Restore the Iranian Nuclear Agreement.
ACTION 3: GOOD TROUBLE
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
Please watch the Jan. 6 Committee hearings this afternoon which will focus on domestic terrorism. See The GOP's Militia Problem: Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and Lessons from Abroad
NEXT TUESDAY LETTER WRITING PARTY, 11:30am-12:30pm - INDIVISIBLE OREGON:
https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/442887/Fridays at 4 - Letter and Postcard Writing — Indivisible Oregon.
Learn about persuasive language and communication research at the Zoom ASO Movement Briefings every second Wednesday.
Join the campaign to hold the House and Senate at GiveNoGround.org
Work to protect democracy in the House by replacing retiring US Representative Peter DeFazio with another Democrat, replacing Democrat Kurt Schrader, the “Manchin of the House,” with a progressive, and electing a Democrat in Oregon’s new Congressional District 6.
Demand that your primary news source stop creating false equivalencies and just report the truth.
Check out the Poor People's Campaign Readies 'Massive, Nonviolent' Effort to Save Democracy
Outside of Portland? Check out COIN Oregon.
further reading:
What to watch for during President Biden’s trip to the Middle East
Biden's Middle East Trip: What to Expect From His Meetings in Israel and Saudi Arabia
What to watch for during President Biden’s trip to the Middle East
What the decision to visit Saudi Arabia reveals about Biden’s foreign policy - Vox
G7 and NATO summits: 5 takeaways from Joe Biden's trip - CNNPolitics
Ukraine’s Demands for More Weapons Clash With U.S. Concerns - The New York Times
