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Fightin' words from King

Rep. Peter King takes gloves off in replies to angry voters

BY J. JIONI PALMER
WASHINGTON BUREAU

June 30, 2005

WASHINGTON -- A lifelong boxing fan who himself trains in the ring twice a week, Rep. Peter King is not one to run away when it comes to confrontation -- even when it comes in the form of a letter from a constituent.

"I understand that you recently contacted my office requesting that I vote to censure President Bush," King, a Republican from Seaford, recently wrote Bellmore resident Harry Halikias. "I disagree with you in every respect. You are morally, intellectually and politically wrong. President Bush is an outstanding leader of outstanding integrity. Like Ed Koch, I thank God every night that he is our president. You should do the same."

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The rest of the article is pretty good, too!

Typical liberals too... "Freedom of speech only applies to me! If you say something to me that I don't like, you should be fired!"

Oh, some Freepers found that he's a member of MoveOn.org and a D.U.mmy. I have serious doubts this guy would have ever voted for Rep. King.

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This is a great line:

Quote:"I would say she should take a tranquilizer," King said with a chuckle. "I'm the one in public life; I should be scared. I don't know anyone who goes around assassinating constituents."

I love how they attack the congressman, then when he gives them a shot of their own medicine, they play the victim. Not surprising though.

ccs178 Wrote:President Bush is an outstanding leader of outstanding integrity.

That statement right there proves he is not an honest politician.

Except for thanking God that Bush is our president, I see nothing wrong with his response.