Max Baucus: “like so many Americans, I have watched with horror and anger the news accounts of the senseless act of violence in…”

“like so many Americans, I have watched with horror and anger the news accounts of the senseless act of violence in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia which has claimed the lives of 19 of our Nation's best and brightest young men and women and shattered the lives of so many others. Across the Nation and in my own State of Montana we all feel the impact of this tragedy. Great Falls, MT, is the home of Malmstrom Air Force Base and the 341st Missile Wing. Twenty-three dedicated members of the 341st Missile Wing were deployed at King Abdul Aziz Air Force Base the night of the bombing and 5 soldiers were injured in the blast. Fortunately, we have now learned that their injuries are not serious. I know all Montanans join me in offering our best wishes for a full recovery to Capt. Stephen Goff, A1c Daniel D. Hazell, AB Christopher T. Wagar, A1c Dennis A. Kuritz, and A1c Roger K. Kaalekahi IV. T.Sgt. James Rangitsch, originally of Billings, MT, was also injured in the blast and our best wishes go out to him and his family as well as his mother Dorothy Rangitsch, also of Billings. We have all felt the pain of this horrible tragedy. The thoughts and prayers of all Montanans and all Americans are with the families of those who have lost their lives and those who are now burdened by injury.”