#britanny petersen

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Please feel free to read their responses here. I am grateful to Rep. Pettersen, Sen. Hickenlooper, & Sen. Bennet for responding.

I'm glad to know where my elected representatives stand during this crisis. I continue to advocate for a permanent ceasefire.

Britanny Petersen

Dear Ms. Bailey, Thank you for contacting me about the war in Israel. I am grateful to hear from you as I continue the work of representing our district in Washington.

On October 7, the terrorist organization Hamas launched an unprovoked and vicious attack against Israeli civilians. The group targeted civilian communities with rockets, gunfire, sexual violence, kidnapping, and other brutalities. Thousands of innocent people have been killed, including at least 31 Americans, while many others are still being held hostage.

My heart breaks for the families and communities impacted by these violent and barbaric attacks. As a mom, there is not anything more heartbreaking than thinking about the families, children, and even babies who have been senselessly murdered.

The United States stands in solidarity with Israel and unequivocally supports its right to defend its people and restore security throughout the country. Terrorist acts perpetrated by Hamas have brought death and despair to the region, and my thoughts are also with the Palestinian people who continue to live in terror under their brutal regime.

Congress and the White House are continuing to closely monitor the situation. I support the actions of the Biden Administration, who are coordinating with Israeli leaders to provide military and humanitarian assistance, including aircraft presence, ammunition, and resources to repair and fortify the Iron Dome. 

I have signed onto two bipartisan resolutions, including one led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul of Texas and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks of New York which affirms U.S. support for Israel and its right to defend itself, publicly condemns Hamas, and calls for an end to the violence. 

In the future, I am committed to working with my Congressional colleagues to quickly provide all diplomatic, military, and intelligence aid necessary to restore peace and stability in the region. 

Thank you again for reaching out. If you or a loved one are currently in the region and need assistance from the federal government, please call my office at 303-274-7944. American citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel can fill out the following form  (https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake) or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131.

For the latest updates, please monitor the messages to U.S. citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Israel: https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ Any U.S. citizens in Israel should enroll their contact information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP): https://step.state.gov/step/.

I'm here to fight for Colorado families and your message makes a difference. To better stay in touch, please visit my website at pettersen.house.gov or follow me on Twitter and Facebook. I hope to hear more from you soon.

Brittany Pettersen

Member of Congress

John Hickenlooper

Dear Ms. Bailey,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. We always appreciate hearing from Coloradans, as it helps us better represent our great state in the United States Senate.

We support Israel’s right to defend itself in the face of Hamas’s terrorism, hostage-taking, and massacre of innocent civilians. Israel must defend itself against this threat, but the civilian death toll in Gaza is growing rapidly. A humanitarian pause would get food, water, and medical supplies to the civilian population and permit foreign nationals to leave Gaza. We are actively considering the Biden Administration’s supplemental funding request, which would support Israel and provide billions in life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

Hamas is an Iranian-backed terrorist organization that does not speak for all Palestinians. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is both tragic and complex, and we must find solutions while always condemning the killing of innocent people.

Please know we will keep your thoughts in mind as we continue to monitor this devastating situation.We always value hearing directly from Coloradans and hope you will continue to share your thoughts as we work together for Colorado and our country. For more information about our priorities, please visit our website at www.hickenlooper.senate.gov. Again, thank you for reaching out.

Michael Bennet

Dear Ms. Bailey,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the war in Israel and Gaza. I appreciate hearing from you on this important topic.

On the morning of Saturday, October 7th, Hamas terrorists launched a deadly terrorist attack in Israel. Hamas killed over 1,200 people, primarily Jewish Israelis, and kidnapped over 250 people, including children, women, the elderly, and nine Americans. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas, and since October 7th, thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza have been killed or injured amid the violence. 

On November 24th, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four day truce, conditioned on the release of at least 50 hostages. During this time, there has been a significant increase in humanitarian aid delivered to Palestinians in Gaza. On November 27th, the parties agreed to extend the truce for two days to release additional hostages and to deliver additional aid to Gaza. The U.S. has played a strong role in these negotiations and should continue to ensure all parties honor their commitments during this truce.

I am hopeful that both parties will again agree to extend the truce to release additional hostages and deliver additional aid to Gaza. Should the truce end, Israel must meet the highest standard in its conduct of war and do everything in its power to prevent the loss of life among civilians.

My heart breaks for Israelis and Palestinians, whose lives will never be the same after October 7th. Like many in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank – Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, Jews, Muslims, and Christians – I believe that a two state solution, predicated on the ability of all people in the region to live in safety, is still feasible, and in fact, necessary. But this only can be achieved after terrorism and terrorists are no longer part of the equation.

As the situation continues to evolve, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.

I value the input of fellow Coloradans in considering the wide variety of important issues and legislative initiatives that come before the Senate. I hope you will continue to inform me of your thoughts and concerns.

For more information about my priorities as a U.S. Senator, I invite you to visit my website at http://bennet.senate.gov/. Again, thank you for contacting me.

Sincerely,

Michael F. Bennet United States Senator

Advocating for peace & ceasefire: An open letter to my representatives

Hi I am Sam-Amina Matthew-John Bailey, a lifelong Coloradan, I'm sending you peace and goodwill Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper, & Representative Brittany Pettersen I must join the lively chorus of voices demanding we all do our part to unite for peace - as manifested by a deescalation of military force, advocating for Israel to cease fire, and defunding of the United States militaries role in the conflict occurring to this day in Gaza. It is so urgent for us to take action to save the lives of innocent people of all ages. We have no business encouraging or spending our tax extracted dollars on this senseless violence. Let's refocus on righteous ways we can benevolently spend our wealth that may benefit the health of our global community, such as enhanced public transportation, healthcare access, and housing unhoused peoples. As an artist among political scientists I've found the people who you serve as a sitting Senator in Colorado generally share a passionate zeal for righteousness. There's a transcendental coalition of humans all across this state that, regardless of if they identify as Democrats, Republicans, or Independents, who are sincerely God fearing people. People who long to do good to others and love our neighbors. Thus I both strategically recommend and supplicate myself to you as a voter in this state that your office becomes a vocal bastion of peace, demanding Israels ceasefire and the cessation of our peoples part in fueling genocidal missions in any part of the globe. Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib, André Carson, Summer Lee, and Delia Ramirez are leading such a movement in the House. Thank you so much for your time, service, and consideration, Happy Holidays Senator Bennet, Senator Hickenlooper, & Representative Pettersen

I will be praying for the wellbeing of you & yours, Sam-Amina Matthew-John Bailey

Inshallah I'll share with y'all if my neighbors & elected representatives respond. May they be well, experiencing luxurious peace in their lives.