What a real congressman looks like

[sasha031]

I wrote Barney Frank 2 days ago regarding one of my many concerns, I'm passionate about my love of animals, his responce...
Dear Ms. :

Thank you for contacting me to express your concern for the
treatment of horses. I am a cosponsor of H.R. 503, and I am
pleased, as you may be aware, that the amendment to ban the use
of tax dollars for any sale of horses that could lead to their
slaughter was passed in the final version of the 2006 Department
of Agriculture funding bill. However, I was disappointed that, as
you may know, the Republican leadership in the House inserted a
four month delay on the ban from taking effect and did so in such a
way that there will be no opportunity to remove that provision.
Despite the inclusion of this 4-month delay in the bill, it is still a
step in the right direction. I would have preferred an immediate
ban, but at least we were able to put in place a ban that will be in
effect for a number of months. While it's not the exact language I
would have liked, it is a step in the right direction. As a cosponsor
of separate legislation to completely end horse slaughter, I will
continue working to make the ban permanent.



BARNEY FRANK

[Olney Blue]

1. I love this man.

[sasha031]

4. we need more like him

I'm fortunate to have 2 Senators and congress people that I love...

the reason being Diebold is not in Ma.

[freefall]

2. He is definitely one of the good ones! n/t

[TygrBright]

3. Yup, he's a hero

He's got a homemade meatloaf & mashed potatoes dinner, with homemade apple crisp for dessert, waiting for him any time he makes it to Santa Fe!

adoringly,
Bright

[meti57b]

5. Luv Luv Luv Barney Frank!!!!!!!

[ellenfl]

6. someday, i will retire to my bf's massachusetts home

and leave my red state behind. i hope barney is still around then.

ellen fl