CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
SENATOR JOHN BURTON (RET.), CHAIRMAN
May 14, 2010
Governor Tim Kaine
Chairman
Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Dear Governor Kaine,
Like you, I have watched with dismay at the disastrous results of the
draconian and misguided Arizona anti-immigrant law.
I believe it prudent for the Democratic National Committee to remove
Phoenix, Arizona from the list of cities eligible to be awarded the
2012 DNC national convention unless and until this law is overturned.
As the Party committed to rewarding hard work, respecting and
celebrating diversity and ensuring equality under law, it is the least
that Democrats can do.
President Obama has said that Arizona’s anti-immigrant law threatens to
“undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as
well as the trust between police and their communities that is so
crucial to keeping us safe.”
I urge you to communicate my request with the site committee and take
the necessary steps to disqualify Phoenix as a potential host city for
the 2012 Democratic National Convention unless and until the Arizona
law is repealed.
Peace and Friendship,
John
1401 21st Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811-5221
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