Gov. Cooper recalls NC National Guard members from border

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY/WTVD) — Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he was recalling the three members of the North Carolina National Guard from the border.

He shared the following message:

“The cruel policy of tearing children away from their parents requires a strong response, and I am recalling the three members of the North Carolina National Guard from the border.”

The cruel policy of tearing children away from their parents requires a strong response, and I am recalling the three members of the North Carolina National Guard from the border. – RC

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) June 19, 2018

As done by President Bush and President Obama, the North Carolina National Guard had deployed requested assistance to the U.S. southern border.

The current deployment includes a helicopter and three National Guard members.

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