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Today, we are launching our second of three "Generals" ads. Last week, you made our historic ad featuring retired Major General John Batiste a smashing success. From when it launched on Wednesday, through the weekend, it was the talk of the news and discussion shows, and even featured in a Sunday New York Times story!

Today, retired Major General Paul Eaton debuts in an ad, again taking on the false notion that the President listens to his commanders on the ground.

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Like General Batiste, General Eaton should know whether the President really listens to his commanders on the ground, or not. General Eaton recently retired from the US Army after more than 33 years service. His most recent operational assignment was Commanding General of the command charged with reestablishing Iraqi Security Forces from 2003-2004, where he built the command and established the structure and infrastructure for the Iraqi Armed Forces.

Last week, President Bush kept maintaining that he bases his decisions on the war based on what he hears from commanders. Yet, for the second time in as many weeks, one of those commanders has decided to speak out and say it isn't so. The media is finally beginning to catch on - the President is not telling the truth. As General Eaton says in the ad, the President is being told we need more diplomacy in Iraq, not escalation - and the President is still not listening. We're taking that message into the states and districts of Senators Susan Collins and John Warner and Representatives Mary Bono, Mike Castle, Phil English, Jo Ann Emerson, Tim Johnson (IL), and Heather Wilson,

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Do not doubt for a second that you are making a difference. Right after our ads began airing, four Congressional targets of the ads went to the White House as part of the "Gang of Eleven," who told the President that they are prepared to break with his failed strategy and start supporting the troops. With more pressure, even more Senators and Congressmen will do the same.

Tomorrow, we're going to announce something that will rock the political world. I can't tell you what that is, yet, but check your email tomorrow morning to find out the bold move we're going to make with the help of your generous donations. It's going to be big.

Thank you for all of your help in the last week. You are changing the very nature of this debate.

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Thank you for supporting the Voice of America's 21st Century Patriots!

Sincerely,

Jon Soltz

Iraq War Veteran

Chairman and Co-Founder, VoteVets.org

Meet the stopIranWar.com Challenge

Today, we're launching the StopIranWar.com Challenge to help us reach 100,000 petition signatures in just two months. With the tensions escalating after the Iranian capture of 15 British sailors and marines, it is now more important than ever to build public pressure on George W. Bush to use diplomacy with Iran to prevent another conflict in the Middle East.

The StopIranWar.com Challenge will recognize our most dedicated supporters who encourage their friends, family, and colleagues to sign the petition to President Bush. Over the next 8 weeks, we're focused on building our base of supporters. And by participating in the StopIranWar.com Challenge, you will be the key to our success.

Here's how the program works:

Visit the StopIranWar.com community center to request a password. Then just login and start sending emails to everyone in your address book, encouraging them to sign the petition. We'll keep track of every one of your friends who sign up by clicking on the special registration link in the emails you send out. We'll automatically track your progress.

And for those who want to step away from the computer to gather signatures, we've got a process for you to get your offline signers to count toward your tally as well. Visit the Challenge page to learn more.

Need more incentive?

Weekly Challenge Leaders

• Individuals who get the most signatures in a given week will receive a copy of General Clark's new book, when it comes out, signed with a note of his thanks, plus be recognized online for their efforts. There will be a leaderboard, as of the second week of the Challenge, so look for your name to show up when you blow everyone away with the massive numbers of signatures you've gathered!

Campaign Challenge Leader

• The person who gets the most signatures over the full length of the Challenge - will be a VIP guest at the Clark event of their choice. They will also be notified with a personal call from General Clark.

We need to get as many people signing this petition as possible. The more who sign it, the more attention it will garner in the media, and the greater the impact it can have as leverage on future decisions about a war with Iran.

Get your password and join the StopIranWar.com Challenge today.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Jon Soltz

Iraq War Veteran