Thomas Jefferson once said, "Determine never to be idle...It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing." When he and his fellow Founding Fathers built this Nation, they imagined an active, not passive citzenry. They envisioned a government that would be responsive to the will of the people.
To realize this dream, America must have active and informed citizens. The National Write Your Congressman campaign aspires to achieve this goal. It aims to give Americans the opportunity to have his or her opinion reach those who need to hear it. Democracy is a participatory sport, and for America to win, the people must participate. -Congressman Jeb Hensarling, 5th District Texas
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Importance of Constituent Opinion
"I appreciate the shared sense of importance we assign to the individual letters and e-mail that travel from our Missouri home to Washington, DC, where I am charged with representing our district in the best way possible. These messages contain the important thoughts, opinions, questions and concerns of the people who it is my duty to serve (whether they voted for me or not).
Let me explain the significance of the many correspondences I receive daily from Missouri. During the debate over any important article of legislation, my staff and I are deluged with materials on both sides of the issue from special interest organizations and advocacy groups, most of which are headquartered in Washington, DC. It is the letters from home, with real-life examples of how the proposed law would affect them, that provide the best and deepest insight into a bill for me. I think descriptive, personal letters and handwritten testimonials are some of the most valuable resources a representative can use in the decision-making process over a vote."
-Jo Ann Emerson, (R) 8th Dist. Missouri
Let me explain the significance of the many correspondences I receive daily from Missouri. During the debate over any important article of legislation, my staff and I are deluged with materials on both sides of the issue from special interest organizations and advocacy groups, most of which are headquartered in Washington, DC. It is the letters from home, with real-life examples of how the proposed law would affect them, that provide the best and deepest insight into a bill for me. I think descriptive, personal letters and handwritten testimonials are some of the most valuable resources a representative can use in the decision-making process over a vote."
-Jo Ann Emerson, (R) 8th Dist. Missouri
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