Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Tristan Anderson
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2009
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on Tristan Anderson, a constituent of the 9th Congressional District of California who was critically injured after being stuck by a tear gas canister by the Israeli authorities in the Village of Ni’lin:
“My thoughts and prayers remain with Tristan Anderson and his family as he continues to recover from the tragic injuries. The day after this horrible incident, I conveyed my concern to the State Department and have asked for a complete report and ongoing updates about the incident. I remain very concerned about Tristan’s case and will continue to press for answers about this tragic incident.”
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