BBC Report on AL-Qa'deda. Educate your Senators! (August 2006) ... Source: HagerFiker Radio
 

Dear Senator ___________________________:

I am writing to express my strong opposition, as an Ethiopian-American, to H.R. 2003, the Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007, and to request that the Senate take no further action on this legislation.  I believe that passage of this bill would be detrimental to the bill’s admirable goals of furthering democracy and promoting human rights.  Worse, the bill will pose a great threat to peace and security in the Horn of Africa. (MS Word Doc) (Web Doc)

Interview with Aba Mella from Paltalk and Mr. karaf Duall, Representative of Somali Americans United Council, on the issue of HR2003 EthiopiaFirst.com  Oct 23, 2007

H.R. 2003 Should Not Be Considered By The Senate

• H.R. 2003 Threatens U.S. National Security Interests and Condemns an Important Ally
• Overlooks Progress Toward Democracy and Reconciliation
• Impedes Further Democratic Progress and Economic Development

Ethiopia is progressing

• Economy, Public Services, Form of Government, Human Rights, The 2005 Elections, External Relations

INHOFE STATEMENT ON ETHIOPIA RESOLUTION

October 17, 2007 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Though this legislation states that its purpose is to ‘encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security’ in Ethiopia, in reality it focuses only on shortcomings while blatantly ignoring the unprecedented progress the country has made,” Senator Inhofe said. “Ethiopia takes great pride in being the oldest independent country in Africa. They continue to be a close friend of the United States and a strong ally in the War on Terror in the Horn of Africa. (Click HERE to send a thank you note for Senator Jim Inhofe) |   Full Speech   |   View Television Clip in external window
 

Ben's Point of view on HR2003 (Oct 3rd, 2007)

• Open Letter to Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
• Statement by the Embassy of Ethiopia on Action by House Foreign Affairs Committee
• As US threatens Sanctions, Ethiopia moves closer to China

While the U.S Senate Foreign Relations Committee is evaluating a bill to sanction the country, Ethiopia seems to be evaluating its relations with China, looking for stronger bilateral relations. Most recently, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi held critical meetings with Chinese delegations hoping to increase alliance with the economically and politically powerful country, which he labeled “Ethiopia’s real partner.”

Chairman: (Delaware) Joseph R. Biden Fax: 202-224-0139
Ranking Minority (Indiana) Richard G. Lugar Fax:(202) 228-0360
Benjamin L. Cardin Maryland Fax: 202-224-1651
Christopher J. Dodd Connecticut     Fax: (202) 224-1083
John F. Kerry Massachusetts Fax:(202) 224-8525
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Lisa Murkowski Alaska Fax 202-224-5301
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Johnny Isakson Georgia Fax: (202) 228-0724
David Vitter Louisiana Fax: (202) 228-5061
 

Sample Letter
(From EthiopiaFirst.com)

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Dear Netters,

If you agree with the spirit of this letter, you may print, sign & fax to Senators.

For addresses, CLICK HERE

HR2003: Our time 'Treaty of Wechale'

"I came to understand what had been going on in Tayitu’s mind during ‘Wuchale’ agreement only now. Thanks to HR 2003 formulators and its advocates who made me to get Etege Tayitu’s mind correctly. She didn’t do Phd or masters in international relations, economics or politics like us to sneak in and grasp firmly the main theme of the plot of the then, but she had neck full of courage not to give hands for others. This is the history of my physically poor great nation, Ethiopia!! " Netter

Senators of the 110th Congress