“Heinrich releases statement on so-called 'Ground Zero mosque"” |
| Heinrich releases statement on so-called 'Ground Zero mosque" Posted: 20 Aug 2010 05:49 PM PDT Posted at: 08/20/2010 6:21 PM
Congressman Martin Heinrich released this statement to Eyewitness News 4 regarding the controversial "Ground Zero mosque" in New York City:
"I understand how sensitive this issue is for the families who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. If it were up to me, I'd choose another location for a cultural center and mosque. At the same time, we don't get to pick and choose when the Constitution applies. During this discussion, it's important to remember that America is at war with al-Qaeda not Islam.
"Unfortunately, the Republicans in Congress are taking this opportunity to again stir up fear and anti-Muslim sentiment purely for political gain. Just weeks ago, the Republicans in Congress had the opportunity to support medical care for the emergency responders, and recovery and cleanup workers who worked at the World Trade Center site. But, over 90% of the Republicans in Congress voted against providing this much needed medical care for these American heroes. Where was the Republican patriotic outrage during that vote?
"The decision to build an Islamic cultural center and mosque in lower Manhattan should and will be decided by the city of New York. I believe my constituents want my focus directed on creating jobs in our community, providing support for our small businesses and strengthening our economy, and that's what I'm going to keep doing." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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