FMC Joins Canadian, European Partners In Call For "Democracy and Dialogue"
Joint Statement Represents Thousands Of Former Lawmakers Internationally
(Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, February 9, 2021) -- Today, FMC joined the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians and the European Association of Former Members of Parliament of the Member States of the Council of Europe, in releasing a statement entitled, "Appeal for Democracy and Dialogue."
FMC’s President Charles Boustany (R-LA) joined the presidents of our partner organizations in Canada and Europe in condemning the January attack on the United States Capitol and calling for former legislators to work together to protect common democratic values
The jointly developed statement is envisioned as a first step, to be followed by a global conference on the state of democracy worldwide. It was released in both English and French.
FMC is a non-advocacy, non-partisan group founded in 1970 and chartered by Congress in 1983. It is a voluntary alliance of former U.S. Senators and Representatives, working to strengthen Congress in the conduct of its Constitutional responsibility through promoting a collaborative approach to policy making; and to deepening the understanding of our democratic system.
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