“The Department of Defense set this trip up for the purpose of making these governors aware of the global war on terror. It's important for the governors to be on the ground and visit with the troops.”
“With the National Guard being such a high presence in the war, they felt it was important for them to see what the guard is doing, give them a pat on the back for a job well done, and come back here and give a report on their progress.”
“It's obviously a learning experience for the governor, but it's also a chance for the DOD to learn how the state corrections facilities are run. It's an opportunity for them to learn how we run our prison system.”
