President Bush flew to Africa last week. This is his second trip to Africa, making him only the fourth U.S. president to visit Africa while in office. It's critical that the next president strengthen the relationship between America and Africa and keep this tradition alive.
When the candidates commit to going to Africa, we'll be that much closer to guaranteeing that the next president will be a partner in building a better future for millions of Africans.
Presidential trips are important. It's one thing to receive briefings in Washington from bureaucrats and ambassadors. But it is another to witness first-hand the fight against extreme poverty and global disease.
By the time President Bush returns from Africa, we want to have sent 50,000 messages to the remaining presidential candidates urging them to pledge to visit Africa during their first term.
Sign the petition and ask all of the presidential candidates to pledge to visit Africa during their first term!
Dear Presidential Candidates:
As a voter in the 2008 Presidential election, I'm asking you to pledge to visit Africa during your first term in office. It is my hope that your trip will increase U.S.-African cooperation, save lives and help build a better, more secure future for millions of the world's poorest people.
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Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
