DNC Chairman Howard Dean Sends Condolences to the Families of WV Miners

For Immediate Release
January 4, 2006

Contact: Karen Finney- 202-863-8148

DNC Chairman Howard Dean Sends Condolences to the Families of West
Virginia's Sago Coal Miners

Washington, DC- Today Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard
Dean issued the following statement in reaction to the tragedies in West
Virginia:

"Today we join Americans all over the country in sending our thoughts
and prayers out to the brave families and loved ones of the twelve coal
miners who perished in the Sago coal mine in Tallmansville, West
Virginia. Our hearts go out to this community which has suffered a
tragic loss after a harrowing experience. The one blessing in this
tragedy has been the rescue of a single miner.

"Through it all, West Virginians have showed a tremendous sense of
support and community. It is this same sense of community and
togetherness that will help West Virginians through these tragic
events."
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Mehlman and bush have yet to do that. So I guess that means Dean is a nicer guy than they are.