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rnment we can truly call our own In connection with that, as you know, I'm running for re-election to the United States Congress And I need your help to make sure that I stay in Congress Right now I'm under attack by corporate interests, most of them from the city of Cleveland, who have an agenda, that has nothing to do with the people of my community nor with most people in this country And so, what I'm asking you to do, to help me stay in Congress, so that I can continue to represent the people of my community, the state of Ohio and the United States of America I need you, right now, to go to that place on the website, where you can contribute To send a check or to phone in a contribution I need you to contribute at least $100 to make sure that I can continue my work in the United States Congress And if you can, to help me raise, with the help of your friends and relatives $1000 If you can help us with this fundraising effort I'll be assured of a victory in the primary election which is only six weeks away Already television commercials are flooding the Cleveland airwaves with a message that is designed to try to knock me out of office I've served with honor and dignity in the United States House of Representatives I've led the effort against the war and for peace and for fair trade and for a not for profit healthcare system And now I need you to make sure that I can continue this work Please contribute now Help us now I cannot stress strongly enough, the importance of you responding immediately We need to go on TV immediately to answer the kind of attacks that are occurring I want to thank you for the great support you've shown me over the years But I can tell you that now more than ever your support is going to be essential so that I can continue my work in the United States Congress So please give at least $100 dollars if you're able to, help me raise at least $1000, if you're able to Enable me to continue to stand up and speak out for the people of Cleveland whose concerns are so much similar to the concerns of people all over this country I appreciate the opportunity to be someone who you rely on in Congress Help me continue to do just that Thank you. Video by Chad Ely.