[Personal Letterhead]

President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500                                                                 11 September 2002



RE: IRAQ ~




Dear President Bush:

        I am writing in response to much of the media hype and political punditry concerning our nation’s issues with Iraq. Recently I read in our local paper that “polls” showed a tepid response from Californians concerning your intentions concerning this country. I would like to make it clear that, as usual, such widely promoted polls do not reflect the opinions of many in this state, as well as the nation.

        Anybody with a compelling interest and a little time has access to many independent news sources, especially overseas, to research for themselves the validity of the threat Iraq poses for our country and interests, instead of taking at face value much of the transparently biased mainstream news sources here in country trying to downplay this very real threat. This, even before your debriefing of many of our country’s notables who make it a habit to oppose your administration’s policies for simple partisan purposes.

        Also, many qualified in country Middle East experts, Professor Daniel Pipes for one, have confirmed and warned repeatedly the threat from this country, one of a number of others that maintain a clear and present danger, not only to our interests overseas, but here at home as well.

        Pertaining to first “seeking the support of our ‘allies’ and the UN” may I point out, once again, that no one else in the global “community” is as much a target of Islamic extremism today as we are, our friend and ally Israel notwithstanding. Yet, as is to be expected, the UN and many of our “allies” in the global community are waffling and denigrating American “unilateralism” and hegemony in our new found proactive self-defense posture and deployment. Your recent “man-handling” of the UN was appreciated and certainly inspirational.

        I have to question their motives and positioning. Whether their own political survival is key on their growing tepid advocacy, simple goofy pacifism, or common envy and resentment of our position in the world, ultimately, it would be reckless and suicidal, now and long-term, to let their vacillating influence this nation’s defensive conduct to any degree. Especially with those nations that harbor and export terrorism.

        Mr. President, in my correspondence to you dated the 11th of September, 2001, I encouraged you to maintain the commitment and resolve to follow through in response to these terrorist attacks on our nation. I encourage you and the administration again, to maintain the same resolve, in the face of Liberal Fundamentalism and your detractors here in country, as well as in the global community and among our “allies.”

        We continue to wholly support the most unrelenting and rigorous stance on the part of the Bush Administration with, not only Iraq, but any other organization or country who would seek to harm Americans here or overseas, as well as complete American unilateralism if need be.


        My Deepest Respects and Regards,





        [ Signed ]






        Michael A. Baker
        P.O. Box 6508
        Corona, California 92878-6508

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        Vice-President Dick Cheney
        The White House
        1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
        Washington, DC 20500
        
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        U.S. House of Representatives
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        United States Senate
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        United States Senate
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