Posted on 09/17/2001 11:34:47 AM PDT by dittomom
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE RECALL JOHN MCCAIN COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001
PHOENIX - This is a time when Americans must rally behind all their leaders, set differences aside, and unite against the forces of evil that have perpetrated and supported the savage attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. These deplorable acts of war committed against the United States have caused Americans to reassess their priorities and recognize once again that those who live in freedom must also be called upon to defend freedom.
This committee's purpose was to counter legislative threats to the constitutional freedoms guaranteed to all Americans. It is now apparent that there is a more immediate external threat to the freedoms we cherish. This country is at war, and as President Bush has stated, it is a very different kind of war. It is a war against enemies who hide themselves, but we will use every resource to seek them out for retribution. This is a war against enemies who covertly plan their despicable acts for years and we must be prepared for a long and difficult fight to defeat them. This is a war against enemies who have a fanatical belief in their cause, but they will soon learn they have severely underestimated our resolve for the cause of freedom.
With this moral cause in mind, our committee has decided that although our original goal was important, it is no longer in our state and nation’s best interest to remain divided over legislative differences. We began the recall effort to defend our constitutional rights. Now, our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is under clear and immediate danger from a well-organized international network of evil. Senator McCain has spoken out strongly against those who have attacked this nation and we pray that he will stress the need for us to set aside internal disagreements and demonstrate support for the Commander-in-Chief during this time of national crisis.
We are suspending our recall petition signing activities and will donate a significant amount of our remaining funds to The Arizona Republic Disaster Relief Fund (http://disasterrelief.azcentral.com). We strongly encourage others to do whatever they can to aid the victims of the September 11th attacks.
Our committee will maintain its database of volunteers in the event that Senator McCain's behavior warrants the continuation of the recall campaign. We will continue to maintain our website to monitor Senator McCain's public statements and legislation. The offices of The Recall John McCain Committee will remain open on a limited basis until September 28th to accept mail and phone messages After that time, we will continue to answer all inquiries via our internet website.
We are very grateful to all our recall volunteers, contributors and thousands upon thousands of petition signers for their efforts in the support of our constitution. While our nation is in turmoil, we will not continue the recall. Now is the time for us to focus our energies in demonstrating a united front against those who would threaten our national sovereignty.
Marcia Regan
Chairwoman
Hey, maybe you should tell him the campaign is suspended - maybe he'll appreciate it.
I want him off the intelligence committee, immediately. Unless the tabloids have tracked down each and every one of his girlfriends, which I kind of doubt, he's still blackmail bait. Anyone with a personal life they need or want to keep secret has no business holding a security clearance. Gephard and the house Dems are making a good show of "rallying round the flag," but if they were really serious, they'd have bounced this bozo by now.
BTW, welcome back, sleazebag!
I was very happy to read this. "This is a strategic retreat, not a rout. And we're watching you, sucker!"
No. HILARIOUS!
Tigen
Good Job Arizona!
Now you just have to wait till Election Time to finish him off! ...The Repubican Party is better off without him as we've all witnessed!
Look, I agree now is not the time for disunity, but I just don't understand the depth of your "hero worship". My son was in the service for 7 years, in EOD for 5; he had a great deal of respect for Senator McCain. I can tell you he was very disappointed in his actions after Bush assumed the Presidency.
Not in my lifetime!
We're lucky to be alive, and to have a President who wants to open up a can of whoop-ass on a certain maggot-infested crackpot.
The new days bring on new challenges. Let us all face the next one together.
CL
Not hero worship, just respect of a candidate who follows through on his promises (he promised during campaign that he'd push for CFR, Patient Bill of Rights, etc., even if he lost election)...Of course, now the promises have to take a back seat to winning the war we're in and you'll find that Sen. McCain is as patriotic as they come. Just watch Larry King tonight for your own perspective!
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