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Wilson Continues Call for Durbin Apology

June 17, 2005
June 17, 2005Wilson Continues Call for Durbin Apology WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, two suspected terrorists were arrested last week for plotting to blow up a supermarket in California. If they are convicted and are sent to Guantanamo, they will be greeted by U.S. soldiers who treat them humanely and provide them with Korans, prayer rugs, and nutritious meals," said Wilson. "However, Democrat Whip Dick Durbin this week slanderously compared U.S. soldiers serving honorably at Guantanamo to the mass murderers Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot. His statements were irresponsible, disrespectful and most of all, dangerous. By likening American troops to brutal tyrants who killed millions of innocent civilians and misrepresenting the vital mission at Guantanamo, Democrat Whip Durbin has put our soldiers and the American people at risk. His dangerous political diatribe will only embolden terrorists who seek to justify their determined war against our citizens at home and abroad."Senator Durbin should apologize to U.S. soldiers and American families for his smear and slander. As terrorists plot to infiltrate our country and murder innocent civilians, an American leader should not embolden their horrific agenda."In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."###