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October 2, 2006 at 16:17:47
Laesch Calls for Hastert's Resignation by Lisa Bennett Page 1 of 3 page(s) |
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My Name is John Laesch and I am running for Congress, against Dennis Hastert in Illinois' 14th District.
I want to thank you for coming here today and I would like to thank the netroots for following this important story.
Let me be clear about why we are here today.
We already know that Mark Foley crossed the line and maybe even broke the law � nobody disagrees on this point.
We are here today to ask, why did Dennis Hastert and Republican leaders try to cover this story up when they are always politicizing family values on the campaign trail?
Let me give you an example with a few words from a very famous man:
"Even though our children may be at home with the doors locked that doesn't mean that they are safe. We must continue to be proactive in warding off pedophiles and other creeps who want to take advantage of our children...."
These are the words of Speaker of the House, J. Dennis Hastert from a 1998 press release that announced the passage of the Child Protection & Sexual Predator Punishment Act, H.R. 3494.
Those are pretty strong words from a former teacher who tried to cover up the fact that one of the Republican members of his house was preying, in a sexual manner, on underage, male pages.
We know for a fact that both John Shimkus and Dennis Hastert knew about Mark Foley's sexual advances towards underage boys.
Eleven months ago, Shimkus and Hastert were finding ways to cover up Foley's affection for pages.
Surprisingly, today, they think that Mark Foley should be tried under the full weight of the criminal justice system.
Eleven months ago Foley deserved a slap on the wrist and today he should be in jail.
Apparently the word proactive to Dennis Hastert means wait eleven months then act as soon as you are caught by the media.
Here is what is going on...
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This is good campaign fodder
and no doubt increases the chance of Hastert's ousting. But.......while pedophilia is sickening and the cover up a crime I see a pattern here that disturbs me. It would seem that every time we get some news about the administration that might turn the tide of public opinion we get some item that kicks it to page 25 of the paper, if that. Just as we hear that Condi Rice turned away George Tenet who was frantic to reach the President with news of an impending AlQaeda strike on our soil (7/10, just 60 days from the events of 9/11) and then covered it up from the 9/11 commission we get this Foley stuff. I admit it is a terrible thing and all but it really doesnt do damage to the President and his cronies which is exactly what we need most....am I wrong? by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Monday, Oct 2, 2006 at 5:29:43 PM
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Hastert
Do you have any documentation that Hastert knew about the emails before he claims to have? Your statements would be more powerful if they could be substantiated. by brianahier (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Monday, Oct 2, 2006 at 6:08:28 PM
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Reply: Documentation
At first, Hastert denied he knew. Then, when Rep. Reynolds stated that Hastert was informed, Hastert DID NOT deny it. It is easily substantiated and nobody is denying it. by jpeskoff (2 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 18 comments) on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2006 at 11:05:27 AM
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Reply: Let us not forget
that the FBI has noted that TWO Attorneys General ordered them to back off any such investigations, and as early as 2001 at that! by ardee D. (6 articles, 4 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 2377 comments) on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2006 at 6:43:46 PM
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The Washington Times agrees
click for link to editorial
by jpeskoff (2 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 18 comments) on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2006 at 10:54:54 AM
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Great Article
I would like send money to your Campaigne. However I have to wait until I get Back from a trip. I am disabilty retirement and limited funds. I think that You will win, givne that there was was a cover up. Most Americans are fed up with status quo. Please send put on your mailing list Thank you Gregory A Reece by Gregory A Reece (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 54 comments) on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2006 at 12:50:41 PM
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