BIDEN’S GLOBAL FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
With the emphasis on his domestic accomplishments, the media overlooks President Biden’s highly effective foreign policy and defense of democracy abroad.
QUICK READ: President Bidens foreign policies, particularly with regards to Ukraine, have been extremely successful even though he does not always received credit for them
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
What the press and most Americans have overlooked are President Biden’s masterful foreign policies.
At a time when almost 75% of the world’s population lives under authoritarian regimes, he has spoken out vigorously against dictators from North Korea to Russia, and authorized billion in defensive weapons to Taiwan thus angering China. His endorsement of Lula’s “free, fair and credible victory” over the Brazilian dictator Bolsonaro is simply his most recent reaffirmation of his view of the sanctity of the ballot.
His greatest accomplishments have been in Ukraine. An outspoken defender of Ukraine’s democratically elected government at the United Nations and across the globe, he has mobilized the international community behind President Zelensky and provided the beleaguered nations with billions of dollars in military and economic aid.
By contrast Republican leaders have called for a reduction of aid to Ukraine and refused to fund the beleaguered nations with seized Russian assets. The Republican leaders including Trump have cozied up to Putin, while others have called President Zelensky a fascist.
While Biden vigorously defends democracy at home and abroad, the Republicans pose a serious threat to the principles on which our nation was founded.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine.
Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.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].
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
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].
Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic aid for Ukraine. Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition. Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
ACTION THREE: Good Trouble.
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
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INDIVISIBLE OREGON PHONEBANK WITH CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND,
MONDAY, NOV 7, 12:00noon-1:30pm:
Get involved with Extinction Rebellion or another group working on restraining climate change. For more information, click here.
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 electing Democrats Val Hoyle in District 4, Jamie McLeod-Skinner in District 5, and Andrea Salinas in Oregon’s new Congressional District 6.
Check out the Poor People's Campaign Readies 'Massive, Nonviolent' Effort to Save Democracy
Outside of Portland? Check out COIN Oregon.
FURTHER READING
Biden administration readies about $800 mlllion in additional security aid for Ukraine -sources
Ukraine’s Achievement Is Biden’s, Too
Ukraine's Southern Counteroffensive Pressures Russian Forces
Biden: War 'will not end with a Russian defeat of Ukraine
Ukraine rules out any ceasefire deal that involves ceding territory to Russia
