The mother of a dead British soldier has called Gordon Brown's letter of condolence to her "disrespectful", partly because of his handwriting.

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As President, I have signed a letter of condolence to the family of each American who gives their life in these wars.

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What about the families of military personnel who take their own lives -- does the President believe that those families deserve a letter of condolence as well?

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At West Point last week, the President talked about signing a letter of condolence to the family of each American who gives their life in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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