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4 governors in Afghanistan for briefings, visit troops
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/09/4-governors-afghanistan-briefings-visit-troops4 governors in Afghanistan for briefings, visit troops
The Associated Press
© September 28, 2014
Four U.S. governors made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Saturday as part of a delegation to receive counterterrorism briefings and greet troops stationed there.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon traveled with officials from the U.S. Department of Defense, which sponsored the trip, Cuomo's office said.
They were invited by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, his office said.
"During a period of heightened security concerns, we are working closely with our federal partners to increase preparedness at home in New York and protect our citizens from the threat of global terrorism," Cuomo said in a statement. "At the same time, we must never forget the continuing courage and sacrifice of the members of our military serving overseas, who have dedicated their lives to defending our country."
