Currently The United States is expected to receive 1,400 to 2,000 Syrian refugees for the year 2015, and 5,000 to 8,000 in 2016. There are over 4 million refugees that have fled Syria and this number grows everyday. While neighboring countries in the Middle East and The EU have reluctantly taken in refugees, they often find themselves in either inhumane conditions or stuck in the bureaucratic web of Europe's immigration debate . No one is better equipped to assist the Syrian people more than The United States of America. Our nation has a singular tradition of support and opportunity for all those seeking a better life, be it temporary or permanent. We have the heart, and we have the resources. Our nation's citizens are good people and will help in every way we can. Our country has proven it's heart time and time again, and now at this most crucial moment we should answer the call once more. Thank you.

after seeing pictures of the little Syrian boy dead on the beach my family and I are sad that America had something to do with this.

Dismissing the Iran Deal as "not good enough" is misguided. It lacks rationale, sense, and leads to the conclusion that Representative Meng is trying to sabotage the extraordinary diplomatic achievement with Iran, and the rest of the P5+1. Support diplomacy and common sense thinking - we will NOT reach a "better" deal and any belief in that is a fallacy.

The Washington Post has reported that 34 Democratic Senators have committed to support the Iran nuclear deal, meaning that Republican efforts to kill the deal have failed. [1] This is a crucial victory for peace and diplomacy. But that still leaves the question of what kind of people we want to lead the Democratic Party. This isn’t likely to be the last time that America faces a choice between war and diplomacy. In 2002, key Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer voted for Bush’s Iraq war, even though international diplomatic efforts to avoid war had not run their course. Today, even though Chuck Schumer is one of just two Senate Democrats opposing the Iran deal, some people still think Schumer should be the next leader of Senate Democrats. Alan Grayson wants to be a Democratic Senator. But The Hill lists him as one of just two House Democrats “Leaning No” on the Iran deal. [2] His Democratic Senate primary opponent, Rep. Patrick Murphy, has come out in support of the deal. [3] Florida’s Democratic Senator, Bill Nelson, supports the deal. [4] But Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is chair of the Democratic National Committee [5], is “unclear/undecided,” according to The Hill. [6] Urge Grayson and Wasserman Schultz to join Sen. Nelson and Rep. Murphy in backing diplomacy, not war, by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/07/14/whip-count-where-the-senate-stands-on-the-iran-deal/ 2. http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/250261-the-hills-whip-list-house-dems-divided-on-iran-deal 3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/patrick-murphy-iran-deal_55e49fa9e4b0b7a96339d960 4. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/07/14/whip-count-where-the-senate-stands-on-the-iran-deal/ 5. http://blogs.rollcall.com/218/debbie-wasserman-schultz-iran-deal-position/ 6. http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/250261-the-hills-whip-list-house-dems-divided-on-iran-deal

I do not want to see any more soldiers die or suffer injuries. Too many innocent women, and children have died as collateral damage. We have many problems within our own borders which need to be solved, such as unemployment, homelessness, hunger, and crime. Let us address these problems instead of looking toward yet another war.

I was alive through WW11, Korea, Vietnam, Serbia, Grenada, Panama, Lybia, Iraq, Afghanistan - none of which achieved peace. Isn't it time we tried Peace? Stupidity is the act of repeating failed policies and expecting better results.

Its time to show the Senator that we have his back, and that we stand united with the Senator in supporting peace. The deal will prevent a war with the nation of Iran, and will save numerous lives in the future.

Senator Schumer was wrong on Obamacare. Let's hope he backs the President this time.

Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party – the Minnesota arm of the national Democratic Party – has recently announced its intention to invite New York Senator Chuck Schumer to be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual DFL Founders Day Dinner. [1] This announcement by the Minnesota DFL could not come at a worse time for supporters of the nuclear agreement with Iran. Schumer is the most prominent Congressional Democrat opposing the deal. [2] Only one other Senate Democrat has come out against the deal – indicted New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez. If just four Senate Democrats follow Schumer’s example, Senate Republicans will likely have the votes they need to send a rejection of the Iran accord to President Obama, forcing the President to use a politically embarrassing veto and undermining the credibility of any future President to negotiate war-preventing diplomatic accords in the future. By inviting Schumer to keynote their dinner, Minnesota Democrats are signaling that Schumer’s actions to undercut diplomacy are ok with them, that undermining the Democratic President when he negotiates an international accord to prevent war is ok with them. This isn’t just bad for the Iran deal; it’s bad for future efforts to prevent war by using diplomacy. Urge Minnesota’s Democratic leaders in Congress to press the DFL leadership to re-consider their invitation to Schumer by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.startribune.com/sen-chuck-schumer-to-headline-dfl-fundraising-dinner/322750511/ 2. http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/250572-liberals-go-to-war-with-schumer-for-iran-opposition

The United States, Iran and five other world powers announced an historic deal to dramatically curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for easing international sanctions on Iran. It’s a great agreement for the United States, but Republicans are already trying to sabotage it and put us back on the path to confrontation and war with Iran. You know the Republicans' answer to everything is more boots on the ground — putting ever more Americans in harm's way. That’s why we need to speak out right now and urge Democrats to support diplomacy. Some Democratic US Senators have not made a decision on the deal yet. Tell these Democrats: It's time to get off the fence. Don’t help Republicans sabotage the Iran agreement and risk another war. The truth is, Republicans don’t want diplomacy to work. Just as they did in Iraq, the only thing they know is pouring more gasoline on the fire, instead of trying to put the fire out. We can’t let them start another war. President Obama will veto any legislation that would blow up this agreement. Sadly, however, some Democrats in Congress have shown a willingness to back Republicans’ efforts to sabotage diplomacy. We need Democrats on record to stand with the President, to beat back any efforts to blow up diplomacy. Tell Democrats: It's time to get off the fence. Don’t help Republicans sabotage the Iran agreement and risk another war.

More Democrats are stepping up to support the Iran nuclear deal. [1] But Sens. Cory Booker and Mark Warner, who may be considered for vice president, are not yet counted as yes. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders support the Iran deal, and Martin O’Malley has offered cautious praise. They should pledge not to pick running mates who oppose it. [2] They should also pledge not to appoint Iran deal opponents to confirmation-level positions; and Senate Democrats should pledge to oppose Senate confirmation for Iran deal opponents. Some Senate Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Robert Menendez have already joined Republicans in pushing for war. Ron Wyden, who has been good on Iran diplomacy in the past [3] and bad in the past [4], is now counted by the Washington Post as “leaning no” on the Iran deal. [5] Democrats fear that Gary Peters’ chief of staff may push him to oppose the deal. [6] Alan Grayson, who is running for Senate in Florida, is counted by The Hill as “leaning no,” while Tammy Duckworth, who is running for Senate in Illinois, is counted as “unclear/undecided.” [7] Urge Democratic Presidential candidates and Senate Democrats to draw a line in the sand against Iran deal opponents by signing our petition. References: 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/world/middleeast/wild-cards-remain-as-democrats-add-supporters-on-iran-deal.html 2. http://act.credoaction.com/sign/iran_vp 3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/19/iran-sanctions_n_4475204.html 4. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-naiman/back-door-to-war-iran-bill_b_2802737.html 5. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/07/14/whip-count-where-the-senate-stands-on-the-iran-deal/ 6. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/world/middleeast/wild-cards-remain-as-democrats-add-supporters-on-iran-deal.html 7. http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/250261-the-hills-whip-list-house-dems-divided-on-iran-deal

One of our fellow petitioners have presented this same issue to Congress, unfortunately we need higher officials on our side. We need our voices to be heard. We, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, do not want to endure another War. This will lead to another World War which will kill millions. Outside of the picture of Barack Obama agreeing to this war, do you agree? Help us speak up for what is right. This petition is for the concerned Americans who want our country to stop falling down the hole. Stand with me and all of the others. You are much appreciated.