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Heather Roy "Marches Out" From Territorials
Heather Roy "Marches Out" From Territorials
ACT MP Heather
Roy "marched out" as a Territorial Force soldier at the
weekend,
following six weeks of training at Waiouru
military camp.
"To be effective, MPs need first hand
experience. I will be returning to
Parliament as a better
National Security spokesman", Mrs Roy said.
"I have
accompanied police officers on patrol, done shifts with St
John
ambulance crews, and now I have a unique insight
into our defence
forces.
"I didn't receive any special
treatment for being an MP, and I will
continue to serve
just like other Territorial Force soldiers.
"Like Members
of Parliament, our defence forces are able to make
a
positive difference to our country and the world we
live in.
"I hope that other people like me - with families
and full time jobs -
will consider serving our country as
a volunteer", Mrs Roy
said.
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