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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Israel’s President Shimon Peres in the president’s residence today in Israel. Peres will soon be meeting with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, who leaves today on a personal trip to Israel.Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office announced he is departing today for Israel and will return to Colorado on April 17.
From the news release: “This is a personal trip initiated more than a year ago and planned for the past six months. The trip includes stops at various historic sites and a variety of events, as well as meetings with President Shimon Peres and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. The governor is paying for all of his expenses; no public dollars are being used for the trip.”
No word yet on whether the governor will ask advice on gun control.
Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia will serve as acting governor while Hickenlooper is out of the country.