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« 4 top executives out at Blue Cross & Blue Shield | Today | Teen linked to fatal Barrington crash sent to counseling » December 12, 2007Governor visits troops in Iraq, meets Petraeus/ Photo
According to the statement, Carcieri arrived in Iraq, via Kuwait, yesterday with Governors Bill Ritter (D-CO) and Michael Rounds (R-SD) on a trip arranged by the Department of Defense. The governors were briefed by Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of the Multi-National Force Iraq, and by U.S. Ambassador Patricia Butenis, Carcieri then met with members of the Rhode Island National Guard. “I’m very excited by the opportunity to meet with members of the Rhode Island National Guard and to learn firsthand about their mission in Iraq,” Carcieri said in a statement. “Since 2001, hundreds of Rhode Island National Guard members have been deployed in Iraq. As Governor, I want to better understand the hardships our soldiers are enduring.” He then went on to Ar-Ramadi, where he met with local officials and the Rhode Island National Guard 169th Military Police Company, before returning to Baghdad. In the statement released today, Carcieri said he wanted to personally thanks the troops “for their willingness to endure so many sacrifices for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders and America.” I also want to thank them personally for their willingness to endure so many sacrifices for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders and all Americans. We all owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to these outstanding men and women.” Carcieri may conduct interviews with local via satellite later today. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsJess | December 12, 2007 10:38 AM link The cost of this trip alone could keep those 400 little kids in Head Start. Shame. Harry Haller | December 12, 2007 11:02 AM link Why is a Governor going to Iraq? What is the point other than inflating his ego and bettering his image. It is completely irrelevant to his job as governor. And who is paying for it? Even if it was federally funded, the money is wasted. Shame indeed. MK | December 12, 2007 1:59 PM link Typical liberal attack. Shooting out numbers without anything to back it up. "400 little kids" How do you know how many kids could be kept on Head Start? The man is trying to visit our troops during the holidays. No matter what he does-he gets crushed. There's a $450 Million shortfall! Cuts need to be made! Don't like it? MOVE!!! Beat it Harry and Jess. GO find support in Connecticut or Massachusetts. Alice | December 12, 2007 2:01 PM link Speaking as a soldier we dont want hm there. Stay home and drink your port wines and do nothing for your returning vets! Whoopy Doo! | December 12, 2007 2:38 PM link Doesn't Governor Carcieri have anything better to do with his time than visit Iraq? Joe | December 12, 2007 2:49 PM link Wow-another Bush disciple spending taxpayer money Frank Martin | December 12, 2007 2:56 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Glad he's showing some support but who paid for this trip?