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Community Leaders Letter on Syria Policy May 25, 2016 To: Senator Ed Markey Rep. Katherine Clark Senator Elizabeth Warren Rep. Seth Moulton Rep. Richard Neal Rep. Mike Capuano Rep. Jim McGovern Rep. Stephen Lynch Rep. Niki Tsongas Rep. Bill Keating Rep. Joseph Kennedy III Re: Syria Policy The war in Syria began in 2011 when the Arab Spring sparked a local uprising against the rule of Bashar al-Assad. Outside forces, money, and arms poured into Syria, including those of the United States and its allies, and a full-fledged civil war erupted. As of February 27, 2016, of the pre-war Syrian population of 22 million, 470,000 have been killed, 1.9 million have been wounded, and 15.8 million have fled in search of safe havens inside and outside of the country. The war has become a contest for power among dozens of groups and has drawn the participation of not only the United States but also Russia, France, Britain, Iran, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, as well as Hezbollah, Kurdish groups, ISIS, al-Qaeda, and militants from Iraq and around the world. Secretary of State John Kerry, along with a number of countries and the United Nations, successfully negotiated a partial ceasefire in February 2016, which we applaud. This, however, is merely a first step on what is likely to be a long road back to peace and stability for Syria and the region. We stand at a decisive moment. It is critical that the United States build upon the Iran nuclear deal and the Syria ceasefire, both of which demonstrate the power of diplomacy. It is also essential that the Iran nuclear deal—which opens a window for the United States to play a peaceful role in the Middle East—be defended and remain in place. At this critical time, we urge you to help formulate policies that advance peaceful solutions to the problems of the region. We believe the following measures are necessary and we ask you to not only support them but to actively propel them forward in Capitol Hill. We ask that you support the maintenance of the ceasefire as well as future talks that will take place on the transition to peace in Syria. We call upon you to work in Congress to allocate funds for humanitarian relief for refugees and reconstruction of war-torn areas in Syria, Iraq, and Libya. The Syrian civil war has created an enormous refugee crisis. In February 2016 it was estimated that 15.8 million Syrians have been displaced. The resettlement of these refugees and the rebuilding of Syria will require enormous financial and human resources. Just as the US provided funds for the reconstruction of Europe in the aftermath of World War II, we must take the lead to help rebuild war torn nations of the Middle East. Congress must also provide generous funding for refugee resettlement programs so that an increased number of Syrian refugees can be admitted to the United States. We urge you to support legislation to impose a moratorium on US arms sales to states in the region until peace has been established. The US has become the largest arms merchant in the Middle East; US made weaponry is being used by all sides in the Syrian conflict. We cannot effectively work for peace while simultaneously fueling war. We must opt to a play a peaceful role, which demands that we not arm the forces of violence. We urge you to end the funding, training, and support of non-state groups in Syria and the region. We ask you to cosponsor H.R.4108, introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), which calls upon the United States to end its efforts to topple the internationally recognized government of Bashar al- Assad in Syria. ISIS continues to be a threat to peace in the region. We urge you to work in Congress to reject indiscriminate bombing as a response to that threat as it leads to the death and displacement of large numbers of civilians. Bombing and U.S. military action reinforce the narrative that the West is the problem and creates animosity towards the United States, making the ISIS message more appealing. In its stead, we urge you to work in Congress for measures that will isolate ISIS financially and diplomatically. The Obama administration is operating in Syria and the Middle East on the basis of Congressional authorizations that were made in the aftermath of 9/11. These are now 15 years old and should be repealed. While we do not support U.S. military action in Syria or the Middle East, Congress should reclaim its war powers and ensure that any military action by the United States is governed by a well defined Authorization for Use of Military Force that emerges from broad Congressional and public debate and discussion. Such an authorization should also reflect the contemporary realities of the region. Sincerely, John F. MesserschmittFirst CongressionalMagnus District Bernhardsson Psychologist and Clergyman Professor of Middle Eastern History United Church of Christ Williams College Pittsfield Williamstown (Organizations for identification only) 2 Joseph O'Brien Second CongressionalMojgan District Haji Former Mayor Massachusetts chair City of Worcester, MA National Iranian American Council Shrewsbury Scott Schaeffer-Duffy Luz Vega Saints Francis & Thérèse Catholic Lead Organizer Worker Neighbor to Neighbor MA Worcester Worcester Claire Schaeffer-Duffy Rev. M. Lara Hoke Catholic Worker and freelance Unitarian Universalist journalist Congregation in Andover Saints Francis & Thérèse Catholic Worcester Worker Worcester Amrita Basu Genevieve Fraser Paino Professor of Political Chair, Village Lyceum, Petersham Science and Sexuality, MA Women's and Gender Studies Chair, Parish Committee Amherst College First Congregational Parish Unitarian, Petersham Orange Leah Schmalzbauer Dr. Michael True Associate Professor of American Center for Nonviolent Solutions Studies and Sociology Worcester Amherst College Vamsi Vakulabharanam Chris Horton Associate Professor of Economics Volunteer University of Massachusetts Worcester Amherst Amherst Sarah Tobia Northampton (Organizations for identification only) 3 Jamie Eldridge Third CongressionalSusan District McLaughlin Massachusetts State Senator Treasurer Acton Criminal Justice Policy Coalition Past president of EPOCA Stow Laura Wagner LICSW Hugh A. Stoddart Executive Director Chief Scientist Unitarian Universalist MA Action Senscio Systems, Inc. Network Harvard Greenbush Jane Moosbruker, Ph.D. Bolton Steven A. Camara Fourth CongressionalHarry District Cahoone City Councilmember President City of Fall River College of the Holy Cross Peace Delegate to 2016 Democratic Action National Convention Wrentham Judith Conrad Peter H Smith Chairperson Chair Greater Fall River Committeefor Coalition for a Strong United Peace and Justice Nations Newton Jennifer Horsburgh Rodney Petersen President Executive Director Newton North High School Peace Cooperative Metropolitan Action Ministries Newton Dover Nancy Wrenn Suzette Abbot Massachusetts Peace Action Brookline Auburndale (Organizations for identification only) 4 Elise Huang Mark Brodin Bioprocess Engineer Professor Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Boston College Law School Auburndale Newton Charles Derber Michael Dukakis Professor of Sociology Distinguished Professor of Boston College Political Science Northeastern University Brookline Frank Garcia Penelope Ismay Professor of Law Professor of History Boston College Boston College Newton Chestnut Hill Marilynn Johnson Kevin Kenny Boston College Professor of History Brookline Newton Curt Lamb Deborah Levenson Faculty Professor of History Boston Architectural College Boston College Newton Center Roslindale Joan Liem Ramsay Liem Special Assistant to the Provost Professor Emeritus of Psychology Professor of Psychology Boston College University of Massachusetts, Brookline Boston Brookline Prasannan Parthasarathi Juliet Schor Professor of South Asian History Professor of Sociology Boston College Boston College Newton Newton Eve Spangler Nancy C Arthur Associate Professor of Sociology Fall River Boston College Newton (Organizations for identification only) 5 Susan Davidoff Joan Ecklein Board of Directors Women’s International League for Progressive Massachusetts Peace & Freedom Newton Newton Elizabeth B Gerlach Maryellen Kurkulos WILPF and Mass Peace Action Board member Newton Massachusetts Peace Action Budget for All South Coast organizer Fall River Bernard Lown Dick Monks Founder City Life/ Vida Urbana International Physicians for the Retired member of IUOE Local Prevention of Nuclear War 877 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Boston Chestnut Hill Guntram Mueller Franziska Seraphim Chair, Board of Directors Professor of History Massachusetts Peace Action Boston College Professor of Mathematics – Newton Retired University of Massachusetts, Lowell Newton Mark Solomon Patricia Tholl Professor of History, Emeritus Needham Simmons College National Co-Chair, Emeritus, US Peace Council West Newton (Organizations for identification only) 6 Dennis Carlone Fifth CongressionalLee District Halprin City Councillor Cambridge City of Cambridge Architect/Urban Designer Tony Palomba Eleanor Duckworth Town Councilor, Watertown, MA Co-coordinator Steering Committee Member Cambridge United for Justice with Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice Peace and the Environment Cambridge Watertown Shelagh Foreman Stephen Lewis Program Director Vice President, Retired Massachusetts Peace Action SEIU Local 509 Cambridge Malden John MacDougall John Maher Co-convener, Peace & Climate former Executive Director working group, Massachusetts Neighbor to Neighbor Peace Action Cambridge Professor emeritus of sociology, University of Massachusetts at
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