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US lawmaker unapologetic over alleged racist remark
Republican Representative Steve King of Iowa tweeted over the weekend that Geert Wilders "understands that culture and demographics are our destiny. We can't restore our civilization with somebody else's babies." When confronted during a CNN interview, King said he "meant exactly what I said. "You've got to keep your birth rate up, and that you need to teach your children your values. In doing so, you can grow your population, you can strengthen your culture, and you can strengthen your way of life," King said. He repeatedly dodged the question of whether he considered all Americans equal irrespective of differences. King’s remarks have sparked outrage, including among Republican politicians who viewed the comments as racist and xenophobic. Former Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush said: "America is a nation of im Posted by: Fred 2017-03-14 |
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