Support for Kiwi deployment in war on terrorism
Monday, 11 November 2002, 5:14 pm
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Support for Kiwi deployment in war on terrorism
The
National Party is giving its support to the Labour
Government’s decision to commit troops to Operation Enduring
Freedom.
“We have a role to play in the war on terrorism
especially after the Bali bombing on our own doorstep,” says
National deputy leader Roger Sowry.
“The National Party is
right behind the programme, but hopes Opposition Parties and
the public are kept fully informed about what the New
Zealand contingent is doing,” says Mr
Sowry.
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