California Institute of Psychiatry 629 Seventh Avenue San Francisco, California 94120 September 1, 19__ The Honorable Nelson McKenzie The State Capitol Building Sacramento, California 91400 Dear Mr. McKenzie: Thank you for your recent request for my endorsement of your campaign for United States Senator. I am honored that you believe my name could be of value to you. My professional policy, however, is to refrain from public endorsements. In my practice, I treat patients of all political parties, and I strongly believe that it is in their best interest that I maintain a nonpartisan position. Privately, of course, I allow myself more leeway. I have always been impressed by your stand on the issues, particularly your support of the Equal Rights Amendment. I wish you all the best in your campaign and am enclosing a personal contribution of $100. Sincerely yours, Agnes Cafiero, M.D. |