The mailing says the Senate is now considering a number of pieces of legislation that would impose sanctions against South Africa. The legislation that best responds to black South African calls for effective sanctions was introduced by introduced by Senators Kennedy, Weicker and Cranston as S. 2570. The mailing says this bill would prohibit U.S. investment in and bank loans to South Africa or Namibia and require U.S. companies to withdraw within six months; ban U.S. trade with South Africa, except for certain strategic minerals; prohibit South African aircraft from landing in the U.S. The situation in South Africa grows more serious with each passing day; it is imperative that the United...
The mailing says the Senate is now considering a number of pieces of legislation that would impose sanctions against South Africa. The legislation that best responds to black South African calls for effective sanctions was introduced by introduced by Senators Kennedy, Weicker and Cranston as S. 2570. The mailing says this bill would prohibit U.S. investment in and bank loans to South Africa or Namibia and require U.S. companies to withdraw within six months; ban U.S. trade with South Africa, except for certain strategic minerals; prohibit South African aircraft from landing in the U.S. The situation in South Africa grows more serious with each passing day; it is imperative that the United States take string and effective measures against apartheid; concerned people in the U.S. should pressure their Senators to support S. 2570; Senators should be encouraged to co-sponsor S. 2570 and work to ensure that the comprehensive sanctions included in this legislation is passed into law. The mailing asks people to call, telegram or write their senator and includes a sample message. The mailing asks people to organize a delegation to visit their Senator's office. The mailing discusses P.W. Botha, people detained by the state of emergency, and the death toll.
