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Thanks for posting this wonderful news.
INGRID BETANCOURT IS FREE! She has been captive for 61/2 long years, and is said to be in failing health. In the last video of Ingrid, she appeared to be near death. The Americans freed have been there for shorter periods, and are reported to be in good health, all things considered.
Sarko has been totally dedicated to freeing Ingrid Betancourt, and it looks like France’s cooperation, along with McCain’s visit did the trick . The FARC is a Communist Terror organiuzation that nees to be put out of business permanently.
A Sarko/McCain alliance starting Jan 2009 would be an important step to that end. Electing Obama.... probably a dinner and chat for the FARC at the WH.
The next POTUS will make an historic difference. Don’t even consider staying home.
INGRID BETANCOURT:
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Ingrid Betancourt (born December 25, 1961) is a Colombian politician, former senator and anti-corruption activist. Betancourt was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on February 23, 2002 while campaigning for the Colombian presidency as a Green, after she decided to campaign in an area of high guerrilla presence in spite of warnings from the government, police and military not to do so. Her kidnapping has received wide coverage in France due to her French citizenship, and the government of France had participated as a facilitator for the release of Betancourt and all prisoners held by the FARC guerrillas. However, these negotiations were unfruitful. Betancourt was ultimately rescued from captivity, along with fourteen hostages, by Colombian security forces on July 2, 2008
Such wonderful news!
Don’t worry, Cincinna, I won’t be staying home.
Thanks Cincinna!
