Yes, you can!
There are two key issues. Should the U.S. support an <strong>immediate ceasefire</strong> (international opinion) or should the U.S. insist that the violence continue (Bush Administration position.) Should the <strong>blockade on Gaza end</strong> (international opinion) or should it continue (Bush Administration position.) Of course, <em><strong>the blockade is also an act of war</strong></em>.
J Street <a href="click here (emphasis mine):
<blockquote>Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (Jan. 2): "the United States must work actively for an <strong>immediate ceasefire</strong> that ends the violence, stops the rockets, and <strong>removes the blockade of Gaza</strong>."
Congressman Joe Sestak (Jan. 2):
"...beginning with bringing a <strong>swift end</strong> to this ongoing conflict..."
Congresswoman Lois Capps (Dec. 29):
"...the current military operation in Gaza represents a <strong>vastly disproportionate response</strong> that will further destabilize the region... The numbers of dead and injured in Gaza, and the televised images of the humanitarian crisis now unfolding are truly shocking... I believe an <strong>immediate ceasefire</strong> is necessary."
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (Dec. 30):
"I was particularly discouraged that the U.S. did not try to broker an <strong>extension of the ceasefire</strong> between Israel and Hamas or improve the humanitarian situation on the ground... I strongly urge all parties to usher in the New Year with a <strong>renewed ceasefire</strong> agreement."
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (Dec. 31):
"The time has come for both sides to end the rockets, end the bombings, and <strong>end the restrictions on food, medicine and fuel</strong> - all of which inflict intolerable harm on innocent civilians on both sides."
Congressman Keith Ellison (Dec. 31):
"I believe the following actions must be taken <strong>at once</strong>... <strong>restore the ceasefire</strong>... <strong>The Israeli and Egyptian borders must be opened at once to allow the innocent civilians caught in this violence to seek refuge, and for the flow of food, water and medical supplies into Gaza</strong>.... I agree with those who demand <strong>strict observance of international humanitarian law</strong>, which must be observed immediately and without exception."</blockquote>
What about Dennis J. Kucinich? <a href="click here ">Dec. 29</a>:
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