President Obama is weighing a decision on General McChrystal’s request to escalate militarily in Afghanistan by sending 40,000 more troops. Some Members of Congress have spoken out, but more have not. Some are saying that they want to wait and see what the President announces. But now is the time to have influence on the President’s decision, not afterwards when it is a done deal. That’s why we need Members of Congress to take a stand against escalation now.

There are three key ways for members of the House to affect President Obama’s decision: to speak out publicly against a troop increase; to co-sponsor Rep. Lee’s bill HR 3699 prohibiting an increase in troops; and to co-sponsor Rep. McGovern’s bill HR 2404 calling for an exit strategy from Afghanistan.

Mike Honda is a co-sponsor of Barbara Lee's bill but not McGovern's bill. Zoe Lofgren has not signed on to either one.  Let's make those calls!

Honda: D.C. office: 202-225-2631; Campbell office: 408-558-8085

Lofgren: D.C. office: 202-225-3072; San Jose office: 408-271-8700

Check the No Esccalation web site for more information and to report the results of your phone call.