LA-06: Where's Don? by: ryan Thu Sep 11, 2008 at 17:22:35 PM CDT Prior to the Convention, I thought I'd have the opportunity to see Don and sit down for a quick video interview with him. Then I got there. He was nowhere to be found. Turns out that he was visiting the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Convention: I believe the most important place for me to be in the last week of August is overseas with our troops. Traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan will not only give me a first-hand view of the situation on the ground, but also a chance to visit with and thank our service men and women who are so bravely and honorably serving our country. The trip will also help me in my position on the Veterans' Affairs Committee as I will have a broader understanding of the challenges that returning veterans face." He also took the time during the August recess to visit the U.S./Mexican border to get a first-hand look at the immigration problem we face along the border. Incredibly, both of his opponents in the November 4th election criticized him for taking the time to learn more about the issues surrounding illegal immigration by visiting the border! I especially love Michael Jackson's statement saying that Don would find the time to go to the border but not the Democratic Convention. Well, I think visiting the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan trumps going to a party in Denver, Mr. Jackson. ryan :: LA-06: Where's Don? Tags: LA-06, Don Cazayoux, Democratic National Convention, Iraq Trip, OIl Platform Trip, Hurricane Gustav, (All Tags) Print Friendly View Send As Email LA-06: Where's Don? | 0 comments by: you @ soon To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment

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