~ On Dr. Esam Omeish’s resignation from the Virginia Commission on Immigration ~
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement on Dr. Esam Omeish’s resignation today from the Virginia Commission on Immigration:
“I have accepted Dr. Esam Omeish’s resignation as one of the 10 gubernatorial appointees to the 20-member Virginia Commission on Immigration.
“Dr. Omeish is a respected physician and community leader, yet I have been made aware of certain statements he has made which concern me.
“Dr. Omeish indicated that he did not want this controversy to distract from the important work of the Commission.
“I intend to name another representative of the Muslim community to the Commission in the near future.”
(SOURCE) http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=27259_Breaking-_MAS_Leader_Steps_Down_From_VA_Immigration_Commission&only
Why someone else from the Muslim community?