[Dear Friend, It is vital that anti-apartheid activists across the country re-double their efforts to obtain passage of comprehensive economic sanctions, such as those contained in HR 997 introduced by Congressman Ron Dellums (D-CA).]
[Dear Friend, It is vital that anti-apartheid activists across the country re-double their efforts to obtain passage of comprehensive economic sanctions, such as those contained in HR 997 introduced by Congressman Ron Dellums (D-CA).]
The cover letter for this mailing urges anti-apartheid activists to organize letters, telegrams, telephone calls, public forums and other direct action to show support for comprehensive economic sanctions legislation, such as HR 997 introduced by Congressman Dellums. The letter also reports on days of action marking the tenth anniversary of the Soweto uprising coordinated by the Churches Emergency Committee on Southern Africa (CESA). An action alert asks people to contact members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; encourage their representative to co-sponsor HR 997; ask Rep. William Gray to support HR 997; write the Democratic leadership of the House; urge their Senators to introduce...
The cover letter for this mailing urges anti-apartheid activists to organize letters, telegrams, telephone calls, public forums and other direct action to show support for comprehensive economic sanctions legislation, such as HR 997 introduced by Congressman Dellums. The letter also reports on days of action marking the tenth anniversary of the Soweto uprising coordinated by the Churches Emergency Committee on Southern Africa (CESA). An action alert asks people to contact members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; encourage their representative to co-sponsor HR 997; ask Rep. William Gray to support HR 997; write the Democratic leadership of the House; urge their Senators to introduce companion legislation to HR 997; sponsor demonstrations, protests and rallies to focus attention on the need for immediate comprehensive sanctions and passage of local divestment legislation; and contact local newspapers, radio and television stations about their actions. • NO RETREAT FROM COMPREHENSIVE SANCTIONS • The provisions of HR 997 • New legislation may contain inadequate sanctions • Act NOW to build Congressional support for complete sanctions • HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
