Category: Press Releases

New York – March 13, 2007 – According to a recent report from the United States State Department, Afghanistan’s growing insurgency, and the weakness of the central government are hampering efforts to cut opium cultivation and heroin production.

This has been no secret to anyone, from the United Nations, to 2008 Independent Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, who has been calling for the elimination of poppy cultivation for the past several years.

“You can see in my previous press releases, the root of the problem in Afghanistan goes to the poppy. We did not destroy the poppy fields when we had a chance to and now the Taliban is stronger than ever and Afghanistan is cultivating opium faster than ever,” stated Imperato.

In a 2006 press release, Imperato came out with the following statement, “Mark my words once again, that the greatest threat is for al-Qaeda to regain its financial strength which is directly related to Uncle Poppy. I have addressed this situation in the past, and I stand up for the United States and its people, to demand immediate action pertaining to the war chest of Osama Bin Laden’s poppy fields.”

Recently Bin Laden celebrated his 50th birthday.

Imperato felt that the US should try and build the economy of Afghanistan, in addition to eradicating the poppy fields.

“The people of Afghanistan have few options to make a successful living for their families. There needs to be job programs in place, and the rest of the world needs to chip in with foreign investment to help start new businesses, increase manufacturing, stimulate technology transfer, and grow commerce.”

More than 12 percent of Afghans are involved in opium cultivation. Its export value was estimated at $3.1bn, equal to almost half of the non-drug economy.

Imperato concluded his statements with the following, “We must show the poor people of Afghanistan that the United States, and the rest of the world, is here to help, not take away your living. So in addition to eradicating the poppy fields we must provide jobs for hard working Afghan families. In addition, we must place a new focus on cutting the money supply of the Taliban and al-Qaeda, the poppy. Poppy production is higher than ever, and the Taliban and al-Qaeda have used the money to grow faster than ever. America needs someone that will take a hard stance against drugs and terrorism. America needs to cut terrorism’s legs, which in this case is the drug money.’

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel Imperato was born in Boston, Massachusetts (1958). He began his business career in 1977, transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace, along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development, and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, a Knight of the Orden Bonaria, and an ordained Chaplain for the Latin/African American Chaplains Association. Presently, he has decided to seek the office of President of the United States as an Independent candidate for 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.

New York – March 13, 2007 – For the first time in over two years, the United States and Iran met at the recent Iraq summit, where diplomats from the US State Department and Iran disagreed over who was to blame for the growing violence in Iraq.

Commenting on this recent meeting was the leading independent Presidential Candidate for 2008, Daniel Imperato.

“I am very pleased that both the United States and Iran were able to come together for the recent Iraqi summit. Combined with the support of the Arab league, I believe that Iraq can stabilize and can be part of a peaceful Middle East. However, to get there, we must stop the finger pointing and accusations and come to the negotiating table with open minds,” stated Imperato.

The United States has long accused both Iran and Syria of harboring terrorists, and aiding those organizations, while Iran and Syria say the problem lies with the US presence in the Middle East .Great Britain, which also attended the Iraq Summit, believed the meeting brought constructive engagement by all sides.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, who hosted the meeting, said the US, Iran and Syria had construction criticism, but that each party displayed respect in their debate.
Zalmay Khalilzad, US Ambassador to Iraq, thought the meeting held a positive and businesslike atmosphere.

British Ambassador Dominic Asquith, the UK spokesman at the meeting, said, All those who were round the table were clear in their emphasis of support for the government of Iraq, and for the Iraqi people, in their efforts to confront terrorism and sectarian violence.”

The meeting discussed several issues including timed US troop withdrawals, an issue that the United States has yet to embrace.

However, although many countries were at the negotiating table, they did not discuss what seems to be the simplest solution towards peace; cease-fire.

“Cease-fire. If we support the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government then we must stop patrolling their streets with automatic weapons and return back to our Iraqi bases, in case we are needed. In exchange, all sides, including the Shiia, Sunnis, and Kurds, must pledge to stop the unnecessary sectarian violence that is taking place in Iraq. Then and only then, can the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people start to deal with the issues that are stunting their growth,” stated Imperato.

The participants at the talks included all of Iraq’s neighbors – Iran, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Kuwait – as well as the US, Russia, France, Britain, China, Bahrain, Egypt , the UN, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Arab League.

Imperato concluded his statements on the subject with the following, “Finally we are getting some international cooperation. The United States cannot help Iraq alone and must involve the international community in solving, what is essentially, an international situation. Now, the next thing that we must learn is how to understand and respect everyone at the negotiating table. If we are to bring accusations and old scores to the table nothing will get done, as we saw in this meeting. That is why I believe that I can best serve America by putting my 30 years of international business experience to good use. I have knowledge of many of the world’s cultures, religions, and customs and can utilize that knowledge to help get things done not just for a Better Iraq but for a Better America and a Better World.”

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel Imperato was born in Boston, Massachusetts (1958). He began his business career in 1977, transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace, along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development, and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, a Knight of the Orden Bonaria, and an ordained Chaplain for the Latin/African American Chaplains Association. Presently, he has decided to seek the office of President of the United States as an Independent candidate for 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

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New York – March 13, 2007 – Today 2008 Presidential Candidate and newly ordained LACA (Latin/African American Chaplain’s Association) Chaplain, Daniel Imperato called on media mogul and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for support.
The Latin/African American Chaplain’s Association, recently announced that they are in need of $65k and has appealed for 6500 people around the world to donate $10 to keep their doors open.
The Organization, which is headed up by Bishop Fernando Rodriguez, held a service last night with clergy and pastors from all over New York City to pray for the survival of the organization.
Also present at that service was 2008 Presidential Candidate who was the only Presidential Candidate that traveled to the South Bronx to support the group and recognize all of the good work that they have done in the community.
In response to Imperato’s support for LACA and passion for the cause, the organization ordained him as a Chaplain in the spirit of goodwill and community support.
Now Imperato is calling on members of the New York community, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg to help this local community group.

“I humbly call out to Mayor Michael Bloomberg to support this great group of people. Here is a group that performed a great service not only to New York City, but to our country. They helped the victims cope with the traumatic effects of 9/11, and now help the local New York community with youth education, job placement, as well as counseling for policemen and firemen. New York needs to support this organization, and that support should start with New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg,” stated Imperato.

Currently, L.A.C.A. has 3000 chaplains in their worldwide network, over with over 1200 in the New York City area. They work with the Police Department and Fire Departments, as well as with correctional and rehabilitation programs, to provide personal and spiritual support concerning, stress, anxiety, grief, depression and other life issues. Their newest programs address job placement, New York City and State alternative sentencing programs, and GED education.

For those wishing to donate to LACA please send all checks to LACA, 1112 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474. LACA is also available by telephone, 718-842-8555, and via the world wide web at, www.lacastateofny.org .
About Daniel Imperato (www.imperato2008.com)

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel Imperato was born in Boston, Massachusetts (1958). He began his business career in 1977, transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace, along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development, and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, a Knight of the Orden Bonaria, and an ordained Chaplain for the Latin/African American Chaplains Association. Presently, he has decided to seek the office of President of the United States as an Independent candidate for 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

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West Palm Beach, FL – March 12, 2007 – As part of the February 13th North Korea Disarmament Agreement, North Korea and South Korea have resumed economic relations.

Some experts have predicted that Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s leader, is simply going through the motions in order to utilize his newfound global political capital.

Back in October 2006, one of those experts, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato, predicted that Kim Jong Il was positioning himself for huge amounts of foreign aid in exchange for cooperation with its neighbors.

“Kim Jong Il’s nuclear threats turn the world’s attention on his every move. He is positioning himself to milk the UN for billions of dollars through future peace negotiations between his neighbors, South Korea and China, who have a greater interest in a peaceful region and now hold far more weight in the UN,” stated Imperato in his October 2006 release.

In a subsequent February 2007 release, Imperato commented that the disarmament agreement was only the beginning to Kim Jong Il’s money ploy.

“Here we are giving plenty of aid once again to North Korea. Just like the last deal, the nuke talks will stall and North Korea will continue to position itself to milk international funds helped with the cooperation of [ South Korea’s] Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.”

Thus, Imperato suggested that this most recent development between North and South Korea is just part of Kim Jong Il’s ploy to receive money for North Korea.

“It was Kim Jong Il’s plan all along; this is merely step two. He used his threats of nuclear power to make South Korea and China more powerful nations due to their proximity to North Korea. Now, he is trying to capitalize on South Korea’s newfound political importance to cash in,” stated Imperato.

Imperato concluded his statements with the following, “I cannot sit around and watch this happen. If you look in my previous releases, you can see that I understand the forces at play here in this situation. North Korea will give the appearance of cooperation but will provide no real cooperation, as they stretch out their international aid program as long as possible. Let’s see if North Korea really complies. Let’s see if they allow all of the UN weapons inspectors total access to all nuclear facilities. Even then, I wouldn’t trust the North Korean government to have secret nuclear facilities that are underground and away from UN oversight.”

“Now with North Korea’s ‘cooperation’, the United States has to open up the checkbook for every single half-attempt at diplomacy by North Korea. It’s not fair to the American taxpayer. Our government has already wasted billions of dollars, and as an American,, I cannot stand by and watch it waste billions more.”

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

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New York – March 12, 2007 – After one and a half years of publicly lobbying for increased cooperation with Brazil, specifically in the area of biodiesel, 2008 Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato commented on the new Biofuels Cooperation Accord.

“It’s about time,” stated Imperato. “We have been ignoring and pushing away our South American neighbors for too long. I have publicly stated the United States’ need , not only to improve relations with our Latin American brothers and sisters, but to help foster bilateral trade and economic development, as well. I am glad that we now have an agreement with Brazil and hope to see that the administration can use this agreement to open the doors to the other Latin American nations.”

The agreement, signed in Sao Paulo today, paves the way for increased research and common standards for biofuels to be commercialized in international markets. Together, the United States and Brazil account for 72 percent of global ethanol production.

During Imperato’s visit to Brazil in November of 2006, Imperato commented, “Brazil has shown leadership with ethanol and biofuels as viable and available alternatives. Brazil has led the way for these products to compete in the world’s marketplace , in order to curb the oil dependency of the automobile industry in the US, and the rest of the world.”
President Lula of Brazil said that the new spirit of cooperation between the US and Brazil “may well mean a strategic alliance that will allow us to convince the world that everyone can change the energy blend.”

In Brazil, ethanol fuel is produced from sugar cane residue known as bagasse. In the United States corn has been the main feedstock for ethanol production.

Most cars in Brazil run either on alcohol or on gasohol. Recently, flex fuel engines that run on both have become available. Gas stations sell both fuels.

Imperato concluded his statements with the following, “Brazil and biofuels is only the first step. We still need to work with our neighbors to increase trade in many other arenas. The United States must work with our Latin American partners to help control crime, build the manufacturing industry, improve labor conditions, increase diplomatic relations, and build the Western Hemisphere into a powerful economic and diplomatic community.”

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.

New York – March 8, 2007 – Yesterday, during his address, King Abdullah of Jordan told the US Congress that America must throw its weight behind an urgent drive to make peace in the Middle East.

King Abdullah stated, “Nothing can assert America’s moral vision more clearly, nothing can reach the world’s youth more directly than your leadership in a peace process that delivers results, not next year, not in five years, but this year,” he said.

This comes after 2008 Presidential Candidate, Daniel Imperato, urged the people of the Middle East to call for peace and cease fire.

“I want to thank King Abdullah of Jordan, because he told the US Congress, what I know, what you know, and what the rest of the world knows: America must stand up for peace. Our politicians have been too busy bickering with each other to see that there is a real problem in the Middle East and we don’t need a solution in five years; we need a solution today.”

Imperato felt that by having the King of Jordan stand up for peace, other Middle Eastern leaders will follow.

“The media has portrayed the Middle East as a state of violence and terror. The people of the Middle East are, for the most part peaceful people, and I’m glad that King Abdullah has stood up before the Congress to state that. Now I hope that more leaders from the Middle East step up to the table, to prove that they are for peace.”

Imperato concluded his statement with an outline of his strategy, “The outline for peace is clear: cease-fire. We must stick with our cease-fire in Israel and we must institute a cease-fire in Iraq. America needs to stand down, go back to the bases, rebuild and supply our troops, and show strength. The people of the Middle East need to be left to make their peace, with US support, not US infringement. I know that working with the Arab League and the international community, America can once again lead the peace process and help implement a long-term solution in the region.”

About Daniel Imperato (www.daniel2008.com )

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.

West Palm Beach, Fl – March 5, 2007 – After President Bush’s lack of response for Daniel Imperato’s cease-fire request, the 2008 Presidential Candidate rose up today to call on the Sunnis, Shiia, and Kurds to implement a voluntary cease-fire.

“Today I call on the people of Iraq, specifically the Sunnis, Shiia, and Kurds to stand up for what’s right. Many lives are being lost and its time that we do something about it,” stated Imperato.

When asked why he has been so adamant about his cease-fire request, Imperato pointed to human nature.

“I am a human being. To see other human beings being killed everyday pains me. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary but Iraq is militarily under control. We must cease-fire, return to the bases, and replenish our resources. America has to show that we can be leaders and most importantly, humanitarians.”

Imperato is also a Knight for the Orden Bonaria, one of the world’s oldest humanitarian organizations, going back to the 13th Century.

Imperato concluded his statements with the following, “For the past year I have been calling for cease-fire. Our administration has ignored the people’s call for cease-fire and now its time to take cease-fire directly to the people of Iraq. I am the people’s president and I feel that it is my duty to stand up for all of the people, including our soldiers.”

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About Daniel Imperato (www.imperato2008.com)

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.

West Palm Beach, FL – March 2, 2007 – After calling for reform to the charitable trust industry in America, the Washington Post reported that Hillary Clinton failed to disclose a family charity she operates , with former president Bill Clinton, that has enabled the couple to write off more than US $5 million in taxable income since 2001.
Daniel Imperato, leading Independent Presidential Candidate, called for a reform of the charitable system as early as August of 2006, during a C-SPAN 2 Broadcasted press conference.
He subsequently called for further reform in a December 2006 press release where he said, “I, Daniel Imperato, on December 22, 2006 stand up to the American people to say I’ve had enough. The tax deductible funds are a diversion from the billionaires and the United States of America’s income tax payments, allowing tax deductible contributions to go to private foundations under their control , without any government scrutiny, watching the distribution of funds , or guaranteeing that the tax deductible contributions are being spent properly.”
This statement came on the heels of the formation of the Greenberg Charitable Fund where three billionaires (Greenberg, Gates, and Buffet) contributed an estimated $75 billion, for tax-free charitable purposes.
“Whether its Bill Gates, or Hillary Clinton, everyone needs to support the system and support America. The financially wealthy in this country are putting their money into tax write offs with no oversight. While the wealthy are supporting their own charitable trusts to get extra tax write offs they are taking away from the real charity that America should be supporting, Social Security.”
Imperato supports putting capped contributions on unregulated charitable trusts and designating the only uncapped charity as the Social Security Fund.
Upon an Internal Revenue Service review, the Clinton Family Foundation gave grants to the following entities: Yale University, where both Hillary and Bill attended law school; groups named for d eceased heads of state in Israel and Jordan; and a charity connected to the Arkansas businessman who helped Hillary Clinton make $100,000 on a commodities trade a decade ago.
Several high-profile US politicians have come under scrutiny for omitting family foundations from their financial disclosure reports, including former Senate majority leader Bill Frist, a Republican, and house Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat.
“The evidence is clear. There are so many people who should be placing their money back into the Social Security System for the people of America. While our elected leaders and billionaires have their retirement, Americans across the country have to deal with an inadequate Social Security system that forces them to work in their old age.”
Imperato concluded his statements with the following, “Once again, I have brought to light a problem that has been brewing in the shadows for a long time. I want the American people to know that I have the ability to not only see the problems of this country , but I have the ability to solve the problems. I am a man of facts and solutions. I stand up to the American people to say that when you look at your next president, vote for someone who is about facts and solutions, Vote for Daniel Imperato.”
(Excerpts from this article were taken from the Melbourne Herald Sun “Hillary Clinton caught on charity tax scheme” February 28, 2007.)

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About Daniel Imperato (www.imperato2008.com)

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

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West Palm Beach, FL – March 2, 2007 – After a recent Nancy Pelosi interview on CNN’s Larry King Live, 2008 Presidential Candidate , Daniel Imperato, spoke out on the Iraq war, its $400 billion price tag, and his call for cease fire.
“I call on the American people, once again , to accept my potential inaccuracy about the $400 billion price tag for the war in Iraq, that has been paid by our taxpayers. In accordance with the interview that I heard with Nancy Pelosi on Larry King Live, Pelosi stated if America were to stop this war today it would have cost us $1 trillion,” said Imperato.
Previous estimates for the cost of the Iraqi war were in the $400 billion range. With the cost of the war rising, Imperato felt the only solution was to call for a cease fire.
“I believe that the American people must realize that the only quick solution to the problem is to cease fire , and to stop the bloodshed. All of the politicians are talking about withdrawal, but none of them are heeding my call of cease fire.”
In addition, Imperato reiterated his position on US taxpayer repayment for the Iraq war.
“Please look to my previous press releases about the repayment of money to the US through the Iraqi parliament’s considering to divide Iraqi oil revenues by three, when it should be four.”
On February 27, after the announcement of Iraq’s National Oil Revenue Sharing program, Imperato commented, as before, that America should also be part of a revenue sharing, or oil discount program, to repay the $400 billion debt.
“It is outrageous to think that the American taxpayers are losing money, and soldier’s lives. Now the radicals can finance their weapons to kill American soldiers through the utilization of stolen oil ,, which now is being considered to be split up between three groups, (Sunnis, Shiia, and Kurds) but , it has been forgotten that $1 trillion of that belongs, in my opinion, to the USA.”
Lastly, Imperato felt the peace activists can help spread the call for a cease fire for the Iraqi Conflict.
“This is an outrage, please America call for a cease fire. Peace activists, support my call for cease fire. I call on all the peace activists worldwide to demonstrate and protest the war in Iraq and to demand a cease fire immediately. We have a duty as Americans to be leaders, and now we must show the world we can be leaders of peace. However to have peace , we need someone to lead the way. I, Daniel Imperato, am here to be the people’s president, to lead the way for our country, our peace, and our children.”
About Daniel Imperato (www.imperato2008.com)

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.

West Palm Beach, FL – February 27, 2007 – After yesterday’s “breakthrough” oil revenue distribution deal reached by the Iraqi Cabinet, US Presidential Candidate Daniel Imperato called on the people to remember his stance on Iraqi oil , and the repayment of American taxpayers.

“Once again I call on the American people to recognize the request that I have been making for over one year. I have asked for our administration to cease fire in Iraq, pull back the troops to our bases, and to renegotiate with Nouri al-Maliki on behalf of our taxpayers, and our American soldiers.”

Imperato supports an Iraqi oil discount program in order to offset the cost of Iraq’s liberation and reconstruction that has been incurred by the United States.

On Monday Night, Zalmay Khalilzad, the US ambassador in Baghdad, announced that the Iraqi Cabinet had approved a national oil revenue sharing plan that would involve the Sunnis, the Shiia, and the Kurds.

“Today I call on what I believe is a two sided coin. Zalmay Khalilzad has welcomed a deal that Iraq has approved, in draft, concerning oil legislation. This is great. The Iraqis approve a draft oil legislation that needs to be approved by the Iraqi Parliament identifying the split up of oil revenues in three groups, basically protecting the Sunnis, the Shiia, and the Kurds.”

It was unclear what concessions led to the compromise, and the precise terms of the deal were not immediately available. The United States has been exerting considerable pressure on Iraqi leadership for months to reach the accord, and one Sunni politician said Monday night that the deal had been brokered by Khalilzad himself.

The deal also opened the door for what the Los Angeles Times called, “a bonanza for foreign oil companies”, through international investment provisions in the Iraqi oil industry.

However, there was one group that Imperato felt was left out of the new Iraqi oil deal.

“Guess What. They forgot America. I stand up today to request our administration to demand an inclusion of the draft oil legislation agreement. Iraq must include the missing link, the fourth party to its oil deal, the United States of America and its taxpayers. The taxpayers must be paid back the $400+ billion it has invested in the Iraqi government.
This must be done before the parliament can even consider bringing this piece of legislation to the table. The American people need to yell loud and clear, and the administration needs to listen.”

In Washington, White House spokesman Tony Snow called a new oil law the “key linchpin” in Iraq’s recovery because it gives “everybody a shared economic interest in working together.”

There was no comment from Snow as to why the United States taxpayers were not involved in the deal.

“It is the perfect time for our President to negotiate a payback structure for the United States while the parliament of Iraq is considering approving this legislation. I cannot believe that our administration and the people of the United States are allowing our administration to lead us down a rosy path of darkness with no repayment plan in sight. This is unacceptable.”

Imperato concluded his remarks with the following, “That’s why I should by your next president. I will protect the people of the United States first. I will draw the line in the sand with leaders of countries who have enjoyed the help from America and to date have not returned the favor. It’s time the American people are paid back for their help. It’s time that the American leadership negotiates in good faith with the world on behalf of the people of the United States of America.”

About Daniel Imperato ( www.daniel2008.com)

Daniel was born in Boston, Mass (1958), and began his business career in 1977 transforming the manufacturing facilities in Israel through adapting them to the global marketplace along with bringing financing to the factories for global expansion. Daniel brings over thirty years of experience in global business planning and development and has personal relationships at high levels around the world. He is currently a Papal Knight with honors from the Vatican, was a board member for the African Center Foundation, a United Nations NGO, and the founder of Imperiali Organization ( www.imperiali.org). Presently, he has organized a Presidential Committee in order to organize support for a run at the White House in 2008.

For Interviews and Media Inquiries Contact:
Press Department
Imperato For President 2008
press@imperato2008.com
www.imperato2008.com
561-833-4420

This release was published on openPR.