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A message to the constituents of the 1st Congressional District - Missouri

Since the beginning of the sad events leading up to this war, I have fought as a U.S. Congressman and with an enduring sense of duty and compassion for all Americans, to oppose a war that I believe is unjust and unnecessary at this time. Now that the fighting has begun and the brave men and women of our armed forces go forward into harm's way, we must honor their sacrifices and we humbly salute their service.

As Americans we are united in prayers for their safe return. And we hope that a victory will lead us to a different era when violence will be replaced by a new vision of justice, tolerance, security and peace, for all people. As I support our troops' dedication to service and commitment to getting the job done with as little loss of life as possible, as a Congressman and as an American I remain convinced that diplomacy should always be primary and war secondary.

Sometimes the course of history cannot be changed and nations on a collision course cannot be diverted from each other. This is one of those times. However, this too shall pass. As we look toward the future, as we pledge to help rebuild a post-war Iraq, I would sincerely urge the Bush Administration to also work to rebuild our relationship with the people and countries that comprise the United Nations. Already, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan is offering his hand in cooperation. Today, he said, ``Let us not dwell on the divisions of the past. Let us confront the harsh realities of the present, however harsh, and look for ways to forge stronger unity in the future. Also, he said, ``the peoples of the world have made clear that they want to see power harnessed to legitimacy. They want their leaders to come together, in the United Nations, to resolve the problems shared by all humanity,'' the Secretary-General said. And I agree.

And at the same time we must fully address those problems and political ideologies that breed terrorists so this problem will end. As the last remaining superpower on earth, a giant among nations, I believe we must err on the side of caution rather than risk undo injury to smaller nations that are hapless before the will of a giant, a superpower. Now that the fighting has begun and the brave men and women of our armed forces go forward into harm's way, we must honor their sacrifices and we humbly salute their service. And as Americans we are united in prayers for their safe return. God bless all the people of this earth and may the peacemakers who emerge from this conflict carry the future, for the good of all humankind

“WHEN WAR COMES” – Delivered by the HON. WM. LACY CLAY on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives (Extensions of Remarks - March 21, 2003

Operation Iraqi Freedom helpful links

There have been many calls from individuals around the country asking how they can be of assistance to our troops stationed overseas. I am providing the following links shared with my office by the Department of Defense which lists various ways you can help our troops:

 

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