Statement by Senator Bill Frist, M.D., Chairman, NRSC
February 28, 2002
Press Release: From the NRSC
The following statement was issued today by Senator Bill Frist (TN), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC):
“I join what I know are countless other Americans disappointed by today’s statements by Senator Tom Daschle, Majority Leader of the United States Senate. I mention his position as Majority Leader because it is that leadership position which grants his words authority.
“We are in the midst of a war that will define the world our children and theirs will inherit. I ask Senator Daschle to stay vigilant in his public comments – understanding they will be pounced on with glee by our enemies as evidence of cracks in our national will to defeat them.
“I don’t believe that is Senator Daschle’s intent. He, along with every other Member of Congress, is first and foremost an American. Which is why it is so disappointing to me that he used such thoughtless and ill-timed words today. (my emphasis)
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