A video produced by House Republicans -- meant to highlight Obama
administration laxity on national security and terrorism -- contains
images of the 9-11 attacks and Obama's "bow" to a Mideast dignitary.
Oh, yeah, and a clip of the president meeting with the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus.
And that has top Latino lawmakers calling for an apology.
"It is completely inappropriate and irresponsible for House Minority
Leader Boehner to link American public servants to terrorism and
9-11," said Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.). "It is not only
inflammatory to the Latino community but the singling out of a groups
for that categorization is racist. I hope Mr. Boehner shows better
judgment and removes the ad immediately."
"Latinos contribute to the progress of this nation, and have a long
standing history of serving of our country," said Brooklyn Democratic
Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Chairwoman of the CHC. "The video posted on
Congressman John Boehner's official website is a completely
inappropriate message for the leader of the minority party to send to
the American people. It's disrespectful to the hard-working Latinos
across the nation, serving in every sector of our economy and on our
military's front lines. The CHC demands an apology from the Minority
Leader for this insensitivity and that the video be removed
immediately."
Boehner spokesman Michael Steel told my colleague Marty Kady the CHC
compliant is "beyond silly."
He added: "The video also includes an image of the President speaking
at the House Democratic Retreat in Virginia. Is the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus suggesting that every Democrat in the House is
connected with terrorists? Of course not. America's national security
is serious. This complaint is not."
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