Posted on 06/30/2007 4:34:35 PM PDT by Baladas
Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday she is “appalled” by remarks made by Republican Fred Thompson suggesting that some Cuban refugees could be terrorists.
Thompson, an actor and former Tennessee senator, spoke about Cuban refugees Wednesday during an appearance in South Carolina.
The topic was illegal immigration and Thompson’s opposition to any legislation that does not do enough to protect America’s borders.
Using Cuban refugees as an example, Thompson said, “I don’t imagine they’re coming here to bring greetings from Castro. We’re living in the era of the suitcase bomb,”
Clinton, New York’s junior Democratic senator, speaking to a group of Hispanic supporters attending a Disney World convention of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, said “I was appalled when one of the people running for, or about to run for, the Republican nomination talked about Cuban refugees as potential terrorists.”
She said Thompson, “apparently doesn’t have a lot of experience in Florida or anywhere else, and doesn’t know a lot of Cuban-Americans.”
Clarifying his remarks, Thompson posted a response on his website - imwithfred.com - saying he understands how important Cuban Americans have been to this country. He also noted that the Cuban government remains on the state department’s terrorist list.
That is “why we must oppose the illegal immigration of Castro’s agents into the United States while welcoming the vast majority who immigrate legally and with legal intentionns,” said Thompson.
Hillary's almost making too easy for Fred Thompson here.
I am appalled at Hillary’s utter stupidity.
She may be appalled, but she’s certainly appalling.
Is she appalled that she is married to a rapist?
“conservatives” eat their shoes again.
It’s obvious her Hillaryship is trying to drive a wedge between Fred and the GOP, and the generally Republican leaning Cuban Americans of FL. She must think she has a shot at FL. I think not. This reeks of desperation and if it becomes a general election issue in FL she will be on the losing end of the argument.
I will never forget the horror I felt at the scene you posted. That this would happen in the USA was just beyond belief. We can never let these people be in charge again!!!!
Let's watch FR's finest spew all over this one.
dissent should be descent.
Hillary and her man-boy co-president appalled the nation for eight long nightmare years.
Did you read what he actually said? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1858936/posts
“eau de politique” Lol! Love your writing style!
Perhaps she fears Fred because she knows that he will clean up the house.
So you, Hillary and Jeb Bush think it’s okay for Cubans to come into the U.S. illegally?
Hillary Clinton Says She Is “Appalling”
I’ll agree with her on that.
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