WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lois Capps was honored by Peace Action West for her leadership in pushing a sensible foreign policy.  Capps was one of a handful of House and Senate members who earned a score of 100% based on her votes on issues including ending the war in Iraq, denying funds for new nuclear weapons, increasing funding to secure loose nuclear materials, and preventing the Bush Administration from unilaterally attacking Iran.

“I am honored to receive this award from Peace Action West,” said Capps.  “I am very proud of my record of supporting common sense foreign policy solutions that pursue peaceful means of making our country and the world safer and more secure.  Unfortunately, under the Bush Administration we have seen America’s standing as a global leader for peace decline.  The Administration’s misguided pursuit of the war in Iraq has distracted us from the larger war on terror and failed to make the U.S. and our friends around the world safer.  We also lost important ground in the effort to secure loose nuclear weapons.  Fortunately, under the new Democratic leadership we have seen some progress in our efforts to promote peaceful foreign policy solutions and make the world a safer place.  I am confident that with a new Administration we will be able to continue and enhance these important efforts.”

Please click here to read the full Congressional scorecard from Peace Action West.

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Pictured above: (center) Congresswoman Capps meets with Central Coast firefighters to discuss emergency preparedness.