General Pace:
In November 2008, the United States of America will arrive at a crossroads. The two paths that lay before the American people could not diverge more sharply. Down one lies bigger government, hostility to traditional values, and the lack of will to face down the great threat of our time: Islamic fascism. The other path leads to greater opportunity, an embrace of the values that have made America “a shining city on a hill,” and a commitment to absolute victory against those who would use terror to prey on innocents.
Moments such as these call for courageous leaders who can rise above the fray and steer the nation through troubled waters. That is why we are asking you to seek the Republican nomination to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Senate.
We understand that after 40 years of dedicated service and personal sacrifice, that spending time with your family and enjoying a well-deserved retirement are far more appealing than the slings and arrows of Washington. There are rumors circulating that you will never consider a run for the Senate.
It is, however, your reluctance to serve that suggests to us that you must serve. For too long, the halls of power have been filled with self-important politicians who crave public office and the honor that it brings. In Washington, self-interest often trumps the public interest. For six years, you could change all of that. We don’t ask that you begin a second career; we ask that you serve one term at a moment in history that such service matters most.
General, the American people need your leadership in the U.S. Senate. The outcome of even one Senate race could mean the difference between pushing on towards victory and being driven from the field and rendering meaningless the blood that has been spilt in the sands of Iraq and Afghanistan. We cannot afford to be represented by a September 10th politician. We cannot spare you now.
Sir, we respectfully ask you to take on one last mission for your country.
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