Inhofe Joins Wentz and Kilmer to Speak at DC Rescue of Joseph Kony's Child Soldiers Event
Congressional Desk
April 28, 2009
Jim´s Journal
Saturday, April 25, 2009, Senator Inhofe spoke at an event hosted by the non-profit group, Invisible Children, in which hundreds of participants voluntarily "abducted" themselves in an effort to bring attention to the LRA´s abducted child soldiers. The global rally took place in 100 cities worldwide. The event took shape from a documentary produced by Invisible Children entitled "The Rescue of Joseph Kony´s Child Soldiers." As stated by Invisible Children, the success of each of these individual rallies required both coverage of the event by an approved media outlet and the attendance of at least one cultural or political leader, but preferably both. Washington, DC´s rally fulfilled all criteria, as Senator Inhofe spoke alongside cultural leaders, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and actor Val Kilmer, and the event was covered by several media outlets.
Last Thursday, in conjunction with Saturday´s event, Senator Inhofe and Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) hosted a reception and screening of "The Rescue of Joseph Kony´s Child Soldiers."
"Invisible Children has been continually and successfully raising the visibility of this issue," Senator Inhofe said as he spoke to those at the screening. "They have been doing so across college campuses and by putting pressure on Members of Congress. This crisis will be resolved in part by the people working for Invisible Children´s cause. As someone who cares deeply for Africa, I must thank all of you for your hard work and dedication in finding a peaceful end to this crisis.
Actress Kristen Bell of "Veronica Mars" and "Gossip Girl" also attended Thursday night´s event. Bell expressed her appreciation and honor in being able to give a voice to the issue.
Senator Inhofe has been involved with Invisible Children and their cause since June of 2005 while on a trip to Uganda and Rwanda. He meets with the "Invisible Children" filmmakers annually to discuss the issue.
In February of 2006, Senator Inhofe sponsored a bi-partisan resolution (S.Res.366 - 109th Congress) affirming the importance of increased international attention and action to what's happening with the LRA and affirming a national week of prayer for the Ugandan victims. He also delivered a speech on the Senate Floor on February 2, 2006 on the resolution and referenced the "Invisible Children" documentary.
Senator Inhofe's involvement has been featured in a previous short film by Invisible Children called "The Global Night Commute." Similar to Saturday's event, the film was produced in conjunction with an event in which millions spent the night in parks in the United States to highlight the plight of the children. An article on the Global Night Commute referenced Senator Inhofe's efforts:
Invisible Children Inc. has garnered political support from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., who sponsored a nonbinding Senate resolution last month calling for the American government to help bring down the rebel army. "They see something that's an atrocity that has to be corrected, and they're willing to devote a good part of their lives to correct this," Inhofe said of Invisible Children. "And if they can do that, we can help them as best we can."
Saturday, April 25, 2009, Senator Inhofe spoke at an event hosted by the non-profit group, Invisible Children, in which hundreds of participants voluntarily "abducted" themselves in an effort to bring attention to the LRA´s abducted child soldiers. The global rally took place in 100 cities worldwide. The event took shape from a documentary produced by Invisible Children entitled "The Rescue of Joseph Kony´s Child Soldiers." As stated by Invisible Children, the success of each of these individual rallies required both coverage of the event by an approved media outlet and the attendance of at least one cultural or political leader, but preferably both. Washington, DC´s rally fulfilled all criteria, as Senator Inhofe spoke alongside cultural leaders, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and actor Val Kilmer, and the event was covered by several media outlets.
Last Thursday, in conjunction with Saturday´s event, Senator Inhofe and Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) hosted a reception and screening of "The Rescue of Joseph Kony´s Child Soldiers."
"Invisible Children has been continually and successfully raising the visibility of this issue," Senator Inhofe said as he spoke to those at the screening. "They have been doing so across college campuses and by putting pressure on Members of Congress. This crisis will be resolved in part by the people working for Invisible Children´s cause. As someone who cares deeply for Africa, I must thank all of you for your hard work and dedication in finding a peaceful end to this crisis.
Actress Kristen Bell of "Veronica Mars" and "Gossip Girl" also attended Thursday night´s event. Bell expressed her appreciation and honor in being able to give a voice to the issue.
Senator Inhofe has been involved with Invisible Children and their cause since June of 2005 while on a trip to Uganda and Rwanda. He meets with the "Invisible Children" filmmakers annually to discuss the issue.
In February of 2006, Senator Inhofe sponsored a bi-partisan resolution (S.Res.366 - 109th Congress) affirming the importance of increased international attention and action to what's happening with the LRA and affirming a national week of prayer for the Ugandan victims. He also delivered a speech on the Senate Floor on February 2, 2006 on the resolution and referenced the "Invisible Children" documentary.
Senator Inhofe's involvement has been featured in a previous short film by Invisible Children called "The Global Night Commute." Similar to Saturday's event, the film was produced in conjunction with an event in which millions spent the night in parks in the United States to highlight the plight of the children. An article on the Global Night Commute referenced Senator Inhofe's efforts:
Invisible Children Inc. has garnered political support from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., who sponsored a nonbinding Senate resolution last month calling for the American government to help bring down the rebel army. "They see something that's an atrocity that has to be corrected, and they're willing to devote a good part of their lives to correct this," Inhofe said of Invisible Children. "And if they can do that, we can help them as best we can."
Print
Email
