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NEVER FORGET


Orange County Register
Sunday, March 28, 2001
LOCAL Section, Page 4



'VETERANS CRITICIZE SANCHEZ'

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Praying Iraq Veteran carrying Iraq Flag

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REMEMBERING: Former Marine Manny Sanchez, who recently returned from his duty in Iraq, joined about 30 Veterans and other protesters in a moment of silence to honor military servicemen and women who died serving in Iraq. Protest organizer Tim Whitarce, president of the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Orange County, said the group is protesting a March 18 vote by Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Santa Ana, against HR557 to honor U.S. Troops in Iraq. Whitacre said Sanchez should thank the troops rather than voting against the measure and taking other stances against the military. The Group wants Sanchez removed from the House Armed Services Committee.

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[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Orange County Register photo caption is wonderful! They do influence readers.

It is rare to see a story about our troops (even (especially) a pic caption) end on a respectful note.

...Whitacre said Sanchez should thank the troops rather than voting against the measure and taking other stances against the military. The Group wants Sanchez removed from the House Armed Services Committee.

Whoo hoo! Bad idea to speak, act, vote against anything that undermines the welfare of our troops today. Let us hope and pray members of the other armed services committees on Capitol Hill hear this message, too.