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August 26, 2006

Delegation Led by Senator McCain Arrives in Georgia

Tbilisi - A U.S. Senate Delegation including Senator John McCain (R-Az) Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mel Martinez (R-FL), Richard Burr (R-NC) and John Sununu (R-NH) will be in Georgia August 26-29. While in Georgia the Delegation will review sites and facilities indicative of Georgia’s ongoing democratic, economic and military reforms. The Delegation will also meet with ranking Georgian officials to discuss areas of mutual interest.

The Delegation's stop in Georgia is part of a trip to Greenland, Turkey, Georgia, Montenegro, and Italy. The Senate delegation will observe the effects of climate change in Greenland. Senators Burr and Sununu will join the delegation in Turkey, Georgia, and Montenegro. In Italy, the Senators will attend the Ambrosetti Villa d’Este annual conference.

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