The pathetic part is that Rendell has a "Message to our servicemen and women" on his website:
governor.state.pa.us
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governor.state.pa.us
GREETINGS:
As Governor, and on behalf of 12.4 million Pennsylvanians, I want to take this opportunity to thank our servicemen and women deployed in Iraq for your loyal and dedicated service to our commonwealth and country in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Every one of you possess great character, skill, courage, and passion for protecting your fellow citizens, qualities that have defined our nation’s greatest heroes for generations. You follow in the great tradition of the countless veterans who have served our country and demonstrated the highest ideals of American citizenship.
I can understand how difficult it must be for you to have to spend so much time overseas without the love and support of your family and friends nearby. I hope that you will find comfort in the friendship and support of those around you and in the knowledge that your family, your state, and the entire nation stand behind you, wish you well, and look forward to your success.
As Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and as a fellow soldier, I have come to accept – but not always understand – the risk servicemen and women face as they protect peace and democracy around the world. I extend my thanks for your service and the gift of freedom you give to future generations, both in America and around the world.
EDWARD G. RENDELL
Governor |
