From Peninsula Peace and Justice:

Former senator George McGovern (and co-author William R. Polk, a leading authority on the Middle East) offer a detailed plan for a speedy troop withdrawal from Iraq. During the phased withdrawal, they recommend that the Iraq government engage the temporary services of an international stabilization force to police the country. Other elements in the withdrawal plan include an independent accounting of American expenditures of Iraqi funds, reparations to Iraqi civilians for lives lost and property destroyed, immediate release of all prisoners of war, the closing of American detention centers, and offering to void all contracts for petroleum exploration, development, and marketing made during the American occupation.

George McGovern, the Democratic Party’s nominee for president in 1972, served in the House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961 and in the Senate for eighteen years. He was the president of the Middle East Policy Council in Washington, D.C., for six years and then served as ambassador to the UN Agencies on Food and Agriculture in Rome under President Clinton. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross for service as a bomber pilot in World War II and the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian service.

George McGovern’s new book is Out of Iraq: A Practical Plan for Withdrawal Now, co-authored by William R. Polk. He will be giving a presentation, and a book signing, this Wednesday, February 28th, at the First Presbyterian Church at 1140 Cowper St. in Palo Alto. The event starts at 7:30 and admission is $12-$25 sliding scale, however no one will be turned away for lack of funds. The church is about a mile long walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain station.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet a prominent political figure in American history. Hope to see you at this event!

On a side note, check out Peace Club’s brand new bulletin board in the South Wing, opposite of room 156! Be sure to keep an eye on the board for notices of upcoming Peace Club events, including more info about this event!

UPDATE!!! Just got word that the event has been cancelled; McGovern’s wife died and he will not be able to attend this event.