US Senator Mccain to Visit Philppines this week
14January, 2012 Manila, Philippines – Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain will lead a group of United States lawmakers visiting the Philippines, between January 17 to 20, prior to the scheduled 2nd Philippine-US Strategic Dialogue in Manila early this year.
According to diplomatic sources, among those who will accompany McCain is his colleague in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a former Democrat who was the party’s nominee for vice president in the 2000 US presidental elections. Currently an independent, Lieberman, who is also the chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, remains closely affiliated with the party.
Although the itinerary of their visit is reportedly still being finalized, sources said the US legislators will meet with senior government officials to discuss topics that will include the South China Sea dispute, terrorism, security, and trafficking of persons. (Roy C. Mabasa)
Tempo.com.ph
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