John, protecting as many lives as possible has always been my main priority while in office. And that's exactly what this incredible article by The Nation highlighted:

But, while a clear line can be traced through my entire record to prove that I have always been firmly anti-war, my opponents cannot say the same.

When our nation was reeling from the tragic 9/11 attacks and President Bush rushed into a war days later, I was the only person in Congress to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force. My opponents cannot say this.

When the Patriot Act was introduced weeks after 9/11, I voted against the grossly violating bill. My opponents cannot say this.

As the military budget continues to bloat year after year, I continuously push to slash Pentagon spending and voted against the last seven annual defense spending bills. My opponents cannot say this. 

And when the devastating conflict broke out in Gaza resulting in the loss of well over 25,000 Israeli and Palestinian lives – many of them children – I was the first candidate to call for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, my opponents' reactions ranged from calls for conditional, temporary pauses to a full throated rejection of US foreign policy. 

John, my record speaks for itself: I will always be a fierce voice for peace, even if it means calling out members of my own party. 

That's part of why I'm running for Senate – because we need more advocates of peace and humanity like me in that chamber of Congress. If you have any money to spare for my Senate campaign, I would be so incredibly humbled if you could make a contribution to my campaign now to help me bring my fight for peace to the Senate. We are less than one month out to Election Day and every dollar counts. →

Thank you for taking a stand for peace with me. Together, we can and will save lives.

Barbara Lee