Democratic and Republican Strategists Agree
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"Americans have always risen to great challenges. From rebuilding Europe after World War II, coming together after the tragedy of 9-11, or the outpouring of support to the families impacted by Katrina, Americans always do what's right and good. Addressing the crisis of global poverty is not a question of left versus right, but a question of right versus wrong. It's also critical to America's future security. Global poverty breeds economic and political instability throughout the world. ONE Vote '08 will ensure that the next American president understands the importance of the global poverty crisis, and takes the steps necessary to save lives and make us secure.”
John Podesta
Former Chief of Staff to President Clinton
and President of the Center for American Progress |
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“I want to commend Senators Frist and Daschle, Bill Gates and Bono for their leadership on the One Vote ‘08 campaign. I know from my own experience in the U.S. military how vitally important it is for America to engage proactively in the developing world both to stem extremism and instability and to lay the foundation for opportunity and prosperity to take hold. It is in the strategic interest of the United States that we do more to fight poverty and disease around the world through proven and effective assistance programs, and I look forward to working with Senators Frist and Daschle, Bill Gates and Bono and the other leaders of the One Vote ‘08 campaign to make this objective a reality.”
General James L. Jones, (ret.) USMC, Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Current President & CEO, Institute for 21st Century Energy |
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“November 2008 is a critical opportunity in the ongoing fight against global poverty. By mobilizing voters and engaging candidates, ONE Vote ’08 can help pick the next American president and effectively shape our foreign policy for generations to come. An America that helps those that need help the most is an America that is safer and stronger in the world.”
Mike McCurry, Former Press Secretary to President Clinton |
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“Fighting disease and promoting development are urgent matters of national security, and urgent matters of moral and religious conscience -- good for our nation's interests and good for our nation's soul. Millions of Americans of every faith are longing for a kind of politics that appeals to their idealism, and makes them proud of their involvement. Presidential candidates who reflect that idealism will win support, and deserve it.”
Mike Gerson, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations |
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“America faces many critical challenges today – from affording college for our kids, filling up our gas tank to go to work, or sending our sons and daughters off to war. But, as the greatest global power in the world, we can’t afford to just address our challenges at home. America has a moral obligation to help those dying of hunger and preventable disease, and ONE Vote ’08 will help create the political will to get the job done. If America leads, the world will follow.”
Donna Brazile, Political Strategist, Columnist and Chair of Democratic National Committee Voting Rights Institute |
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“I just returned from Africa. The need is overwhelming, but so is the opportunity. The whole time I was there, I couldn’t stop thinking about how we have affordable solutions that can help end this vicious cycle of poverty. ONE Vote ’08 will show every presidential candidate that millions of people will be thinking about the world’s poorest people when casting a vote for the next president. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue – this is a human issue.”
Jack Oliver, Republican Strategist and Co-Chair of the ONE Campaign |
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