How to Write to the President
You can write to the president of the United States to voice your concern over policies, or in support of a bill. Just realize that unless you are very important, he probably will never read it himself. The president has staff that do this for him, but these people do report the kinds of mail he is receiving so it is still worthwhile to write.
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Instructions
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Choose your format, either paper or email. If you wish to send an email, you can send it through the White House website.
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Keep the letter brief and to the point. Chances are it will be read by a staffer who will just relay how much mail the president is receiving about a particular subject.
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Use the correct title in addressing the president of the United States, which is Mr. (or Ms.) President. Never use the president's first name.
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Explain why you are writing. If you are asking the president to veto or support a certain bill, explain your position. If you are writing on foreign or domestic policy, you should explain why your feelings about it. Support your position with facts.
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Tips & Warnings
Explain your position as best you can. If your letter makes strong points, a staffer might bring it to the president. He may read the letter, and you could influence his decision.
If you have met the president, mention this in your letter. It will increase the odds that a staffer will bring the letter to the president's attention.
Don't write unkind words or use intemperate language. You might believe that you are just expressing your anger or frustration, but it could land you on a "watch list." It also won't influence White House policy.
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Comments
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why can't I copy these instructions from this web-site?
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gbaby66
Mar 16, 2010
I am probably a little older than some of you that are posting comments but I am going to make a few statements. They are meant to serve you with wisdom and it is my hope that you take it as such. 1. For those of you that are trying to make it and you haven't made it yet- you will. It may not seem like progress but you have the chance to try every day. It will happen. Hey - believe me, this ain't the Great Depression - it really isn't. 2. For all of you who think the President is doing a bad job, I take pause. I guess you were all doing well for 10 years before he came on the scene. I guess itÂ’s all about you and not the rest of everyone else. I thought we were all Americans. Oh that's right- it depends. 3. I am going to let you all in on something- in America, we don't complain; we roll up our sleeves and get it done. Stop the whining - you making us look bad. Take the time to g... -
rwextremist
Sep 29, 2009
So put me on the "watch list"... Dear Mr. President, YOU SUCK!!!
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hysang
Aug 04, 2009
Are you people unable to read or just spam bots? You're supposed to go to the whitehouse.gov site. No one is reading this except people like me shaking our heads and lamenting the failure of the US educational system.
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levrone
Jul 21, 2009
Dear Mr.president please read my letter and hear my weak voice. I am a single, unemployed, Bachelor of Science 27 year old boy from one of iran's Turkish provinces in which people have not equal human rights with the other Iranians just because of some leaders policy like ahmadinejad. In addition I have beaten badly in the street just for gathering peacefully there. My best and biggest wish is to live and work in the United States, please please fulfill my only dream.
