There has been no real debate or consideration. This treaty addresses people with disabilities through an international bureaucracy which undermines the ability of families and communities to serve disabled people’s needs.
Senator Rick Santorum opposed the Treaty in a formal statement:
"The CRPD would usurp the rights and powers of parents here in the United States to do what is best for their special-needs child by placing the law of the UN about the rights of the parents. It is the job of our elected representatives to preserve these rights, not hand them off to unaccountable international bureaucrats."
There are more important items that should be on the Senate agenda. Any treaty with the United Nations needs a great deal of study and a lot of time.
If you wish to have your voice heard you can contact the following Senators
..............................Phone............Fax.....Some of these Senators are on the Foreign Relations Committee and some are Republicans who support this treaty. You can let the Senators know how you feel even if they do not represent you. The Senatorial Campaign Committee is always willing to take money from anyone without regard to residence.
Barbara Boxer...CA (202) 224-3553...(202) 224-0454
Bob Corker......TN (202) 224-3344...(202) 228-0566
Marco Rubio.....FL (202) 224-3041...(202) 228-0285
John Barrasso...WY (202) 224-6441...(202) 224-1724
John McCain.....AZ (202) 224-2235...(202) 228-2862
Jerry Moran.....KS (202) 224-6521...(202) 228-6966
Thank you for your work.
Edelweiss Geary
Legislative Issues Chair Northern Division - CFRW ◼ www.cfrwnd.org
