Statement

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER ON THE DEATHS OF TWO CANADIAN SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN

August 22, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the deaths of two Canadian soldiers and an Afghan interpreter, and the wounding of one soldier and two members of the media:

"It is a very sad day as we learn of the deaths of two Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. We are all proud of these exceptional Canadians and grateful for their sacrifices. I would like to extend, on behalf of the Government of Canada, our sympathies to the family and friends of these brave soldiers and the Afghan interpreter. I also wish a quick recovery to the Canadian soldier and two journalists injured in this incident.

These soldiers gave their life helping to bring stability and security to Afghanistan.

We will always remember them."

Out of respect for the family's wishes, the names of the fallen soldiers are being withheld at this time.

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