Bennet Statement on Deployment of Colorado National Guard
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BENNET STATEMENT ON DEPLOYMENT OF COLORADO NATIONAL GUARD
Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado, released the following statement today on the deployment of 450 National Guardsmen from the 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery to Iraq this Saturday. It is the largest deployment of this unit since World War II.
"I commend the brave members of the Colorado National Guard as they prepare for their mission. I know these men and women will meet the challenges that await them with courage, heart and an unwavering commitment to serving our nation. I know I join all Coloradans in saying that our thoughts and prayers are with them, and with the families and loved ones who are seeing them off." - Michael Bennet, Senator for Colorado
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