FROM + EMMANUEL NAZARENE_CHURCHNT 2 4s4seg7120 Dee, 19 2009 10:42PM PL COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Office of the Attorney General Robert E MeDonnel $00 Bas: a ee a oNreeaurt pax sontei9et agi Rey Servos sone La et October 10, 2008 Reverend Peter Migner 399 Dixie Airport Road Madison Heights, Virginia 24572 Dear Reverend Migner, Thank you very much for your recent note to Attorney General Bob McDonnell concerning his “exact position and understanding of the prayer words...” involved in the secent State Police Chaplin controversy. Attorney General Bob McDonnell has asked that I respond in his behalf. ‘Tho Office of Attorney General does not discuss legal adviee given to our clients. Our office is restricted by law as to who we provide legal counsel and services. Therefore any advice that may have been given to the State Police in this recent matter is privileged. ‘However, in his individual capacity Attomey General McDonnell is a vigorous supporter of religious liberty and the right of the clergy to freely practice their faith. Reverend Migner, again thank you for your note of support and inquiry. 1 certainly hope you understand that this was a sincere effort to answer your questions as completely as possible within the limits of this office, If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call. Sincerely, gil Bill Kincaid Constituent Services 804-225-3643,