NY governor, lawmakers visit troops in Iraq

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NY governor, lawmakers visit troops in Iraq

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Story Created: Dec 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 21, 2008 at 8:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - Paterson spent today in Iraq with Reps. Steve Israel of Long
Island and Anthony Weiner of Queens. The three Democrats were
joined by Republican Reps. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and Ed Whitfield of
Kentucky.
     
The three New York politicians are critical of the Bush
administration policies that launched the Iraq war. But they're
noting that the situation in Iraq has improved and expressing hope
that President-elect Barack Obama will preside over an orderly
withdrawal.
     
Obama has said he will consult with commanders in Iraq and
senior civilian defense officials before carrying out his campaign
promise to end the war.
     
      (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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Monday, Dec 22 at 5:36 PM Roman wrote ...

I agree with taxpayer. Why is he going over there? He can't see the changes, not to poke fun, but it's true. Our state is such a terrible budget crisis, and yet they are goinig to Iraq. I guess it was part of the 21K rug for the mansion. I really do support the troops, but I think celebrities and not Governers should be going to see our troops.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 2:25 PM Harley wrote ...

What a waste of money. I support our troops but we dont need to fly people over there to thank them. Thank them by sending over stuff they need.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 11:04 AM Confused wrote ...

Are state governors responsible for foreign policy now? Not to mention the tax money spent as alread commented about previously. Let's decrease welfare spending and get more people working, then we won't need a tax on eating, drinking and breathing in this state!

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Monday, Dec 22 at 9:30 AM Herk wrote ...

As tough as times are, look at the money spent on this trip. It could possibly fund three or four schools.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 8:35 AM CDH wrote ...

Hey he's found a new way to spend our tax $$$. While taxing everything from Indian cigarettes to diet soda him and his buddies with no doubt about 100 secret service jet off to Iraq. This guy just isn't seeing the big picture.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:09 PM MMMMMMMMM wrote ...

I HOPE PATTERSON TELLS THE TROOPS HE IS LAYING OFF THEIR FAMILIES, OH BUT HE CAN TELL THEM THE GOOD NEWS, THE LOOSERS ON WELFARE WILL GET MORE MONEY, GEE, MAYBE JUST IN TIME SO WHEN I GET LAID OFF I CAN GET WELFARE, A FUR COAT, A CADALLIAC, LOTS OF BLING, GOLD TEETH, ETC!!!!!!!!! SIT ON MY FRONT PORCH AND SMOKE LOTS OF CIGARETTES AND BLUNTS, MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM, MR GOVENOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 8:58 PM taxpayer wrote ...

How can we (New York) afford to send our Governor to Iraq if our budget is so large? This trip doesn't make any sense if we are trying to cut costs.

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