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S.C. Tries to Land Bush as Honored Guest
Thursday, January 3, 2002
By Josh Hafenbrack
Daily Mail Staff

Bush aide responds that possibility of visit exists

South Charleston officials are going straight to the top in their search for an honored guest at this year's Armed Forces Day Parade.

Mayor Richie Robb sent a letter to President Bush inviting him to attend the 43rd annual celebration, scheduled May 17 and 18.

"It's always been our goal to land the commander in chief," Robb said. "I know (Bush) has shown interest in West Virginia. I guess I would too if that was the state that made me president of the United States."

In return for the invitation, the city got a basic form letter from the White House, thanking it for the offer and promising to keep it in mind as the date draws closer.
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