Hochul Supports Repatriation of Battle of Tripoli Soldiers

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Kathy Hochul, candidate for New York's 26th Congressional District, today applauded Chairman Mike Rogers of the House Intelligence Committee for taking steps to exhume and transfer the remains of thirteen deceased members of the Armed Forces buried in Tripoli, Libya.

The crew of the USS Intrepid was killed on September 4, 1804 while engaged in a secret mission during the Battle of Tripoli. The thirteen men -- all who bravely volunteered for this mission -- remain buried today in two mass graves in Libya. One of those graves is unmarked and underfoot on a Tripoli plaza, where dictator Moammar Ghadafi has held anti-American rallies for decades.

"The families of the Intrepid crew have wanted their ancestors' remains back for two centuries," said Hochul. "I agree with Chairman Rogers that we must exhume and repatriate the remains of these unforgotten American heroes as quickly as possible and, once elected, will do all in my power to bring these brave men home."

More information about Kathy Hochul can be found at www.KathyHochul.com.

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