GOP pol: Dems "demonize" Christians
06/21/05
The House passed a mammoth defense spending bill Monday evening, but only after a Republican congressman was forced to take back remarks accusing Democrats of 'demonizing Christians.' The rhetorical warfare came as the House considered a proposal by Rep. David Obey [D-Wi] to put Congress on record against 'coercive and abusive religious proselytizing' at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Rep. John Hostettler [R-IN] criticized Obey and Steve Israel [D-NY], who offered a similar condemnation of academy officials earlier this year on another bill. 'Like a moth to a flame, Democrats can't help themselves when it comes to denigrating and demonizing Christians,' Hostettler said. Democrats leapt to their feet and demanded Hostettler be censured for his remarks. After a half-hour's worth of wrangling, Hostettler retracted his comments...
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The House passed a mammoth defense spending bill Monday evening, but only after a Republican congressman was forced to take back remarks accusing Democrats of 'demonizing Christians.' The rhetorical warfare came as the House considered a proposal by Rep. David Obey [D-Wi] to put Congress on record against 'coercive and abusive religious proselytizing' at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Rep. John Hostettler [R-IN] criticized Obey and Steve Israel [D-NY], who offered a similar condemnation of academy officials earlier this year on another bill. 'Like a moth to a flame, Democrats can't help themselves when it comes to denigrating and demonizing Christians,' Hostettler said. Democrats leapt to their feet and demanded Hostettler be censured for his remarks. After a half-hour's worth of wrangling, Hostettler retracted his comments...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,160241,00.html
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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
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