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Nevada Senator Ensign answers The Drunken Master
Hat tip: Hugh Hewitt
Cheers, Senator. I'm glad someone has. The Nevada Republican was commenting on a statement credited to Senator Kennedy Tuesday. Kennedy is quoted as saying, "Shamefully, we now learn that Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management: U.S. management." Lest anyone forget what the Drunken Master said. Ensign believes Kennedy crossed the line with his comments and called on Kennedy to retract them immediately. "To express disappointment or anger over what has occurred at Abu Ghraib prison is one thing. To put American servicemen and women in the same category as one of the most evil and bloodthirsty regimes in modern history is reprehensible." Senatespeak for "That's about the worst thing you could have possibly said under the circumstances, Senator." Ensign said it is appalling that anyone would make those kind of comparisons, let alone a US Senator. "I'm disgusted and ashamed that such a comment would be made by anyone, in any setting. For it to be uttered by a United States Senator is especially shameful." He believes Kennedy owes US service members an apology. "Senator Kennedy needs to retract that statement and apologize immediately to the men and women risking their lives in Iraq." Calling him out by name, and not referring to him as 'My esteemed colleague from Massachussets' is pretty bold. This must not have been said on the Senate floor. Posted by: eLarson 2004-05-13 |
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