Montpelier – Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie today issued a statement following US Secretary of Education Rod Paige’s characterization of the National Teachers’ Association as a “terrorist organization.”

Dubie said, “I have seen what terrorists do. As an Air Force Reservist at the time of the September 11 attacks, I went to Ground Zero to coordinate emergency response services. I will never forget the scenes of destruction and horror. That was the work of terrorists.

“Teachers are not terrorists. Vermont teachers work hard every day to help our kids learn and grow. They deserve better.”

Dubie observed, “Secretary Paige has said that he regrets his remarks. We all say things we regret at times. I just want our teachers to know I, for one, recognize and value their dedication to our kids, and appreciate the hard work they do.”

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