Posted on 08/27/2006 2:38:55 PM PDT by JulieRNR21
STATEMENT OF CLARIFICATION
TAMPA--In a recent article published in the Florida Baptist Witness, Congresswoman Katherine Harris was asked to comment on the interplay of faith and politics in the public square. In the interview, Harris was speaking to a Christian audience, addressing a common misperception that people of faith should not be actively involved in government. Addressing this Christian publication, Harris provided a statement that explains her deep grounding in Judeo-Christian values.
Bryan Rudnick, Harris for Senate Campaign Manager stated, "I joined this campaign because Congresswoman Harris is a passionate supporter of Israel, the Jewish people and always has the best interests of all Floridians at heart. As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone."
In Congress, Katherine Harris has consistently supported pro-Israel legislation. Representative Harris co-sponsored numerous resolutions including: H. Con. Res. 248, to honor the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and to reaffirm Congress' commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance; H.Con.Res. 392, to recognize the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel; H.Con.Res. 101, to push for the European Union to add Hezbollah to its list of terrorist organizations; and H.Res. 575, to stress that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not take part in elections held by the Palestinian Authority.
As a Florida State Senator, Katherine Harris co-sponsored S. 3062, the Holocaust and Yom Hashoah Victims Resolution, encouraging observation of the day to remember the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. While serving as Secretary of State, Congresswoman Harris advocated for funding for the Florida - Israel Linkage Institute to promote business/ cultural/educational/technological exchanges, and she traveled to Israel for personal and professional purposes. As Harris frequently reminds voters in her campaign speeches for the U.S. Senate, she is committed to standing by Israel.
Way too little, way too late.
Excerpt:
Bryan Rudnick, Harris for Senate Campaign Manager stated, "I joined this campaign because Congresswoman Harris is a passionate supporter of Israel, the Jewish people and always has the best interests of all Floridians at heart. As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone."
How to get that darned cat into the bag.....
Are they writing a book on how NOT to run a senate campaign down there?
And to think that as little as 5 months ago I was supporting her.
You can feel bad and even support people and still not think they are qualified to be elected.
No way does this "some of my best friends are Jewish" statement undo the damage.
You are well named as your profile states.
Well, at least she admits her error and is making an attempt to retract the statement.
People of all faiths should have nothing to do with government.
Fortunately, since you live in Ohio....she won't miss your vote!
It is NOT retracted....it is clarified.
Okay, I'm gonna need a clarification on this.
NO but she'll miss the votes for my and my wife's relatives in Florida
hahahahah
Like trying to bale out a sinking battleship with a Dixie cup. Oh well there are not that many Republican Jews in FL anyway.
People of all faiths should have nothing to do with government.
As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone."
Wow! Pulling out the Holocaust stops!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAH
Well, it sounds like her Campaign Manager is indeed qualified to do that....
ummmmm ok....
I see the Harrisbots are out.
Trust me if your candidate is losing people like my wife's aunt and uncle, BOTH OF WHOM have voted for her in her Congressional days, she's toast.
Maybe not in the primary, but certainly in the general.
My mistake - I know I often "clarify" my positions by stating that what I said wasn't at all what I meant. If this is a "clarification", I'd love to see what a "retraction" looks like. LOL.
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