Joe Biden has a long history of VIGOROUS SUPPORT FOR WAR. He has carried that into his presidential administration. He has appointed MANY EXTREME WAR-HAWKS to powerful positions in his administration.
One of the worst is Elliott Abrams, who has committed HORRIBLE WAR CRIMES for George W. Bush and other administrations. Elliott Abrams is a NOTORIOUS ENEMY of human rights and democracy in other nations.
SEE THIS: ‘Totally Indefensible’: Biden Nominates Death Squad Backer Elliott Abrams to Diplomacy Panel. “Elliott Abrams, enemy of human rights, apologist for mass murder, should have no place within spitting distance of any Democratic administration in any capacity.” https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-elliott-abrams-diplomacy
SEE THE ARTICLE POSTED HERE: Human Rights Defenders Slam Nomination of Elliott Abrams to Diplomacy Panel. Biden nominated Abrams, who has defended death squads and interventions, to serve on a bipartisan diplomacy commission. https://truthout.org/articles/human-rights-defenders-slam-nomination-of-elliot-abrams-to-diplomacy-panel/?utm_source=Truthout&utm_campaign=a5d9da171b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_3_20_2023_13_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbb541a1db-a5d9da171b-652572905&mc_cid=a5d9da171b
On October 31, 2023, World Beyond War (www.worldbeyondwar.org) posted this:
In the history of U.S. foreign policy, few names evoke visceral reactions of distrust and horror like Elliott Abrams.
We wish this were just some spooky story, but Abrams’ career as a war criminal spans decades. Here’s merely a snapshot:
- Abrams was involved in Iran-Contra — and later pleaded guilty to two counts of withholding information from Congress over the scandal;
- In the 1980s he supported, defended, and championed repressive regimes, like the genocidal Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt;
- He downplayed reports of a horrifying massacre in El Mozote, El Salvador;
- As Trump’s special envoy to Iran and Venezuela, he called to pile on sanctions, recklessly disregarding humanitarian concerns on the ground; and
- Just last month, Abrams called for another Muslim travel ban in The Wall Street Journal.
Despite this notorious track record, President Biden made the perplexing decision to nominate Elliott Abrams to join the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy earlier this year.
The thought of Abrams occupying this post is disgraceful. U.S. diplomacy to prevent atrocities and de-escalate conflict has a pivotal role to play — particularly as violence escalates in the Middle East. Now more than ever, we need to hear from people committed to values like human rights, justice, and accountability. Glen, Elliott Abrams simply isn’t up to the task.
Earlier this summer, thousands of activists spoke out against this horrible choice, but President Biden hasn’t budged. That’s why, with the Senate on deck to vote on his nomination soon, we’ve got to take this demand to the U.S. Capitol.
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Elliott Abrams hasn’t merely dabbled in U.S. politics and foreign relations — he’s left a trail of deception and scandal in his wake. Despite ample opportunity to learn from past failures and advocate for just and fair policies, time and time again, he’s made controversial, corrupt decisions that cast shadows over the integrity of U.S. foreign policy.
His repeated willingness to manipulate, mislead, and misrepresent for personal and political gain reveals confrontational, not diplomatic, inclinations.
But this fight is about more than Abrams’ dark past — it’s about OUR future.
Abrams’ legacy tarnishes any professed U.S. commitment to human rights and global diplomacy. If we allow someone with such a tainted track record to represent us — in any capacity — we are betraying our values and setting a dangerous precedent for the future.
Staying silent sends a signal that someone who disregards ethics, undermines the rule of law, and compromises national security will be able to fail up into government — and that’s why it’s time to speak out now.
Surely, there is someone without Abrams’ track record of human rights abuses President Biden can nominate. The Senate should resoundingly refuse to confirm Elliott Abrams to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
Thank you for working for peace,
