TAS: Howard expresses admiration for Australian troops
HOBART, April 2 AAP - Prime Minister John Howard has expressed his unbounded admirationfor Australian troops at war in Iraq.
Addressing a morning tea in honour of Tasmanian troops serving in the conflict, MrHoward said the government would do its level best to support them.
"All of our personnel are, as we speak, safe and sound," Mr Howard told the gatheringat Hobart's Anglesea Barracks.
"We are in their debt. We respect their professionalism. We admire their bravery.
"They belong, our men and women, to a great Australian military tradition. It is atradition that does everything it can to minimise civilian injuries and civilian casualties."
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KEYWORD: IRAQ HOWARD BARRACKS
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