Dear President Leith Anderson
Dear Dr Richard Cizik
on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Italian Evangelical Alliance and its Chairman (Rev. Roberto Mazzeschi) we wish to express our congratulations for the newly elected US President Barack Obama. We have prayed for God's guidance over this difficult decision and hope that the new President will serve according to justice, freedom and peace.
We stand beside you in upholding the truths of God's Word before every authority and power.
Christian greetings to the sister constituency of the National Association of Evangelicals.
Yours in the Lord Jesus Christ
Leonardo De Chirico
Vice–Chairman Italian Evangelical Alliance
Rome, 5th November 2008
Dear Leonardo,
Thank you for your kind note and congratulations. This truly was a historic election.
We appreciate your support and partnership. President Elect Obama will most certainly need our prayers and God's wisdom as we face the challenges ahead.
Warmly,
Leith Anderson & Richard Cizik