National Committee Meeting November 16-17 2002

We are living through a very dangerous period. The Bush Administration and most Republicans in Congress are using the events of September 11th to push their reactionary agenda: imperialist aggression abroad, racism and austerity at home. We are in the middle of a deepening economic crisis made worse by the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the great corporate scandals of 2002, and the right-wing policies of the Bush Administration.

At the beginning of the 2002 election cycle, we set three inter-related goals for ourselves: 1) to play a part toward defeat of the ultra-right; 2) to build political independence; and 3) to build the Communist Party at the grass roots.

After months of intense activity, a broad people’s movement came up just a little short at the ballot box on November 5. What would have been a breathtaking victory, especially given the unfavorable political atmosphere and circumstances, turned into a victory for the Bush administration and the Republican Party.

Hear streaming audio of Communist Party USA Chair, Sam Webb's opening report to the CPUSA National Committee Saturday November 16th.

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It is more important now than ever before to gear up for a fight back and show the Republicans where we stand on issues like education, healthcare, social security, union rights, and war and peace.