A Quick and Easy Phone Script to Urge Your Senator to #STOPCISPA

Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Phone Script [Be polite, friendly, and passionate]:

Capitol Operator: How may I direct your call?

Patriot: Hi, I'm calling regarding CISPA. Could I please get Senator [Your Senator's Name]'s office?

(Probably Underpaid) Intern: Hello. How can I help you?

Patriot: [Say quickly, clearly, and with conviction] Hi! I'm calling about CISPA. I'm a resident of [City] and a [Occupation]. I just want to urge the Senator to vote "No" when CISPA reaches the Senate in order to protect the 1st and 4th Amendments of the Constitution, to protect the freedom of American citizens, and to send a clear message to the terrorists of the world that we will not let terror change our form of government and the liberties we enjoy. Thank you!

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