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HUNTER: GO TO WALTER REED AND BETHESDA FOR NEW STATE DEPT PERSONNEL
House.gov ^ | Nov 1, 2007 | Duncan Hunter/Staff

Posted on 11/01/2007 12:58:26 PM PDT by pissant

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, will be meeting with President Bush today regarding his Wounded Warrior proposal to Congress. During today’s meeting, Congressman Hunter intends to also suggest that State Department personnel who refuse deployment to Baghdad be replaced with wounded veterans at Walter Reed and Bethesda hospitals.

“When the State Department appears to be filled with reluctant personnel, let’s turn to those who have bravely followed the American flag in the most dangerous of assignments,” said Congressman Hunter. “The U.S. Marines, soldiers, airmen and Navy personnel presently recovering at our national military hospitals have all the character required by the Department of State. They are brave, loyal, intelligent and fiercely determined to win the War on Terror.

“They are veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters and you can be sure that when called on for difficult assignments, they won’t convene a town meeting to protest. Especially for those whose mobility has been impaired by wounds, State Department positions, not only in Baghdad but around the world, will provide excellent jobs as well as availing our nation of their enormous talent.”

Hunter will recommend a team of State Department recruiters be immediately sent to Walter Reed and Bethesda hospitals, as well as posting application forms on relevant employment websites.

“Let’s replace these reluctant Nellies with America’s finest citizens,” concluded Hunter. “Our wounded warriors will serve our country efficiently, effectively and with undying patriotism.”


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; US: California
KEYWORDS: 110th; duncanhunter; hunter; immigration; military; patriots; servicemen; statedeptartment; wia
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To: pissant
Here is the man we need in charge in DC.

This is a brilliant idea by Duncan to offer jobs to our heroes at Bethesda and Walter Reed.

I'm certain that liberals and bed wetters are doing the crying about force staffing at the embassy in Baghdad. The state department needs a desperate courtesy flush.

61 posted on 11/01/2007 1:52:59 PM PDT by afnamvet (Duncan Hunter: The consummate conservative. Duncan in '08!)
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To: pissant

WOW, and I thought I was impressed before!


62 posted on 11/01/2007 2:00:26 PM PDT by gidget7 ( Vote for the Arsenal of Democracy, because America RUNS on Duncan!)
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To: -=SoylentSquirrel=-

“The State Dept. is full of pinko careerists anyway.”

THAT is the ONLY problem I see with this idea. These wounded war heroes accepting the job as Diplomats would be under the control of the State Dept. “Pinkoes”.


63 posted on 11/01/2007 2:02:07 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists...call 'em what you will...They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: pissant
WOW, outstanding,

The mid and lower level “workers” in our embassies that I have met would not make it a month in any company not union controlled.

They are not there to help America but to feather their own nest.

64 posted on 11/01/2007 2:02:36 PM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto)
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To: pissant

BUMP


65 posted on 11/01/2007 2:02:56 PM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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To: wastedyears

>Perhaps I should send another Franklin.<

Oh, please send several!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919643/posts

Post 20 :)


66 posted on 11/01/2007 2:08:01 PM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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To: Paperdoll

I’d love to, but I’m planning a trip to Europe next year and I kinda need all the funds I can hold on to.

But when I get my Hunter’s Rangers cap, I’ll likely donate another :)


67 posted on 11/01/2007 2:13:30 PM PDT by wastedyears (One Marine vs. 550 consultants. Sounds like good odds to me.)
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To: wastedyears

Oh dear! It’s a jungle out there! The exchange rate is so bad now. Hopefully things will look better for you next year. Wear your cap with pride.

Meanwhile, back in the States, we have an election to win. :)


68 posted on 11/01/2007 2:21:13 PM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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To: Poundstone
Tell that to a person who has visited a lot of embassies and met quite a few, drank with more at local embassy watering holes about the high level of foggy bottom pinkos!
69 posted on 11/01/2007 2:22:19 PM PDT by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto)
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To: pissant

A fantastic idea, from a fantastic American.

Funny, how very little lamestream media attention was paid to Congressman Hunter during the California fires when he damn near singlehandedly convinced the Air National Guards in several states to send their C-130s to California to help with disbursing flame retardant materials because the California ANG planes were not so equipped.

Duncan Hunter has the experience, the character, the courage and steadfastness to lead our Nation.

Which I suppose, explains why such a concerted effort seems to be underway to minimize, deemphasize and trivalize his candidacy.


70 posted on 11/01/2007 2:24:23 PM PDT by mkjessup
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To: pissant

This is a fantastic idea. Thank you Mr. Hunter.

Pissant, thanks for all the pings.

Mr. Hunter is the only one I feel absolutely comfortable voting for.


71 posted on 11/01/2007 2:24:44 PM PDT by CaliGirl-R (Hey Democrats! Who are you gonna hate in 2008!)
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To: pissant
Here is the man we need in charge in DC.

AMEN TO THAT!!! KEEP MOVING FORWARD DUNCAN!!!

72 posted on 11/01/2007 2:24:48 PM PDT by pollywog (Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid,)
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To: pissant
Here is the man we need in charge in DC.

ABSOLUTELY!!!

73 posted on 11/01/2007 2:28:38 PM PDT by pattty (Duncan Hunter '08!)
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To: WildcatClan

Nevertheless...if Drudge would headline it, Rush, etc., would talk about it...put it on the O’Reilly Factor and FOX & Friends...it’ll have served its purpose.


74 posted on 11/01/2007 2:32:00 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
This is why Congressman Hunter should be President Thompson’s Secretary of Defense!!

I'd like to see him as Secretary of State.

75 posted on 11/01/2007 2:41:16 PM PDT by 3niner (War is one game where the home team always loses.)
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To: AuntB
The difference, with all due respect, is that Hunter can stand on his 26 year legislative record and Fred can't stand on his only 6 year record.

The important difference (like it or not) is that Hunter stands no chance of winning the nomination, and Thompson has a good chance of being nominated (and winning the election).

76 posted on 11/01/2007 2:46:08 PM PDT by 3niner (War is one game where the home team always loses.)
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To: 3niner

Not John Bolton?


77 posted on 11/01/2007 2:48:48 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (Your "dirt" on Fred is about as persuasive as a Nancy Pelosi Veteran's Day Speech)
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To: pissant

Do we still have to pay the Clinton-appointed employees-for-life that refuse to go?


78 posted on 11/01/2007 2:50:09 PM PDT by tcrlaf (You can lead a Liberal to LOGIC, but you can't make it THINK)
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To: pissant
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79 posted on 11/01/2007 2:50:13 PM PDT by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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To: pissant

Hunter needs to keep doing this. He is getting stronger, but it is getting late.


80 posted on 11/01/2007 2:51:53 PM PDT by RightWhale (anti-razors are pro-life)
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