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As the military action begins in Iraq, my thoughts are with
the coalition troops and their families. The sacrifices made
by these brave men, women, and children are enormous. I am
especially grateful to the troops of McChord Air Force Base
and Fort Lewis and our community’s National Guard and
Reservists who are putting their lives on the line for freedom
and liberty not only for America, but for the entire world.
We are honored to have you and your families as part of our
community and are grateful for your service.
In this time of such international instability, we must also
come together to be ever-vigilant in protecting Americans
and American interests from terrorism. Our communities’
first responders – the police, medical, and fire personnel
– also deserve our enormous gratitude and support in
these trying times.
Finally, let us not forget about the countless innocent Iraqis
who have suffered greatly under the rule of Saddam Hussein.
We must keep our commitment to them once Hussein is removed
from power and work for a more stable, safe, and prosperous
Middle East region.
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