By Don Perata
California Senate President pro Temp

On April 9th I introduced legislation to place an advisory measure on the Feb. 5, 2008 primary ballot that would call on President Bush to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq and immediately begin the safe and orderly withdrawal of all United States forces.  This is important because we need to make clear both to the President and the many candidates running to take his place that it is time to bring our troops home.  It’s high time the Bush Administration quit ignoring the overwhelming public opposition to this war. While similar measures have passed in scores of cities across the country, including San Francisco, California is the first state in the nation to pursue an advisory vote on Iraq . Read more »