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To: bentway who wrote (374026)	3/13/2008 9:11:03 PM
From: Alighieri	Respond to of 1587548

From the national guard guy...I guess vietnam was not as romantic as afghanistan. Al =========================================== Bush "Envious" Of Soldiers Serving "Romantic" Mission In Afghanistan President Bush let his inner adventurer out while discussing the state of the war in Afghanistan with military and civilian personnel. While those in Afghanistan detailed the logistical and diplomatic problems via teleconference, the President took a much more whimsical approach to their mission. Via Reuters: "I must say, I'm a little envious," Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed." "It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history, and thanks," Bush said. Meanwhile, over 40 Taliban insurgents were killed in a battle in Southern Afghanistan, and six Afghani civilians were killed in a suicide bombing aimed at an American convoy. ==================================