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Gander, N.L., Defends Invitation to U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to 9/11 Commemoration
The town said the invitation followed protocol as it asked residents to focus on the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks.
- The Town of Gander issued a statement Friday clarifying that inviting United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to next week's 9/11 anniversary commemoration was diplomatic protocol, not an endorsement of his political views.
- Anti-American tension has ratcheted up in recent weeks amid President Donald Trump's trade war and White House trolling memes, while Hoekstra faced backlash for suggesting Canada become the 51st state.
- More than 260,000 Canadians signed a House of Commons petition calling for Hoekstra's removal, while satirical news site The Beaverton mocked the invitation with a post titled "Come from Away sequel will see Newfoundlanders put the friggin boots to Pete Hoekstra."
- Hoekstra stated in an emailed statement he is attending to honor the "enduring bond" built when Gander assisted stranded passengers, while the town council requested focus remain on the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago.
- Despite political friction, Gander maintains the 9/11 anniversary is "bigger than politics, personalities or titles," recalling how the community provided refuge for passengers from 38 diverted planes 25 years ago.
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Town of Gander responds to concerns over U.S. government representation at 9/11 commemoration - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
Town of Gander officials are weighing in on the controversy surrounding United States Ambassador to Canada is Pete Hoekstra’s upcoming visit to the province, for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. “We understand why people feel strongly about this. We are proud Canadians, and we understand the frustration and disappointment many Canadians are feeling about the […] The post Town of Gander responds to concerns over U.S. government representation at 9/1…
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Gander, N.L., defends invitation to U.S. ambassador Hoekstra to 9/11 commemoration
ST. JOHN'S - The Town of Gander, N.L., says its invitation to United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to attend a 9/11 ceremony this month was protocol, not an endorsement.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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