Gregoire issues statement in response to arrest, charge of plot to attack Seattle military processing station

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2011

Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the following statement in response to the arrest of two individuals charged with plotting to attack a Seattle Military Entrance Processing Station:

"I applaud the hard work and diligence of the FBI and Seattle Police Department in the apprehension of these suspects. The arrest reminds us that we must all be aware of our surroundings � as Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano continues to remind us, 'If you see something say something'.

�As Washingtonians, we are proud of the tens of thousands of military personnel who are our friends and neighbors. We value their service and we will continue to do all we can to support our military families and communities. We offer our continuing support to law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney�s office as a member of the joint terrorism task force."

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