BONO MACK’S “PETITION TO KEEP GITMO DETAINEES OUT OF CALIFORNIA” ENDS IN SEVEN DAYS, CALIFORNIANS ENCOURAGED TO SIGN NOW

Palm Springs, CA - In an effort to stop the importation of terrorists to California soil, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) launched an online petition calling on President Obama to keep Guantanamo Bay detainees from being transferred to the State of California.  On February 1st, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack will submit the “Petition to Keep GITMO Detainees Out of California” to President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder.  Bono Mack issued the following statement to encourage all Californians to sign the petition and prevent the housing of terrorists in California.

“We have seven days left to add signatures to this important petition. Your signature and the signature of your family and friends will send a clear message to the Administration that GITMO detainees are not welcomed in our State.

“Since November, over a thousand Californians have signed their name to this important document.  These signees agree that housing notorious terrorists on U.S. soil needlessly endangers our citizens, our families, and our communities.

“The Administration and Leadership in Washington continue to de-prioritize National Security and ignore legislative attempts to secure the homeland and prevent the proliferation of terrorism throughout the World.  Once again, I am calling on Speaker Pelosi to bring H.R. 2214, the “Keep Terrorists Out of America Act”, to the floor of the House for debate.  I am also urging House Leadership to consider H.R. 4490, which will require the President to seek Congressional approval before transferring GITMO detainees.”

Bono Mack Co-Sponsored both H.R. 2214 and H.R. 4490.

To sign the “Petition to Keep GITMO Detainees Out of California”, visit Bono Mack’s website, www.marybonomack.com.

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