Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
To back down would be a craven surrender to political correctness and an abdication of what I believe to be the main responsibility of this committee--to protect America from a terrorist attack.
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Peter King
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

King argues against political correctness in the context of national security.

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