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Proud2BAmurkin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:00 PM
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Foley chastises Graham for suggesting there are grounds for Chimpeachment
Edited on Fri Sep-29-06 11:00 PM by Proud2BAmurkin
:rofl:



Congressman Mark Foley
July 18, 2003

Dear Senator Graham: Over the last few months you have launched almost daily attacks on President Bush. You’ve criticized his handling of the economy, slammed his tax relief package and complained about his efforts to liberate Iraq and protect Americans from terrorism. You’ve voted to obstruct a prescription drug benefit for Florida seniors and have filibustered Miguel Estrada – an outstanding nominee for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Considering your desire to leave your position as Florida’s senior senator and cater to the liberal Democratic presidential primary electorate, I suppose it only makes sense that you would engage in this daily attack campaign. However, when you suggested yesterday there were grounds for impeaching President Bush, you crossed a line that I and many other Floridians were rather shocked you would cross.

Even as a Republican I have respected you as a lawmaker and a colleague. I have always considered you a fair person. With this charge, however, many of us in Florida are wondering to what lengths you will go to jump-start your presidential campaign.

The war on terrorism is not over. Our men and women continue to serve bravely in Iraq and in other locations around the world to preserve the freedom our nation cherishes. To level such outrageous charges and, worse yet, to raise the specter of impeachment is both reckless and uncharacteristic of your reputation.


I hope you will reflect on the charges you made yesterday and reach out to President Bush by offering an apology to him. Certainly, it is an apology that many Floridians believe is owed.

As you spend the weeks ahead campaigning in Iowa, New Hampshire and other early presidential primary states, I hope you will not forget about those who first sent you to Washington. The citizens of Florida do not want a Senator who spends his time attacking our President and obstructing our nation’s efforts to combat terrorism.


Senator Graham, Florida is not a consolation prize.

I look forward to hearing word of your apology in the days ahead.

With best regards,


Mark Foley
Member of Congress
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Guy Whitey Corngood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:01 PM
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1. Dear Congressman Foley:
Edited on Fri Sep-29-06 11:01 PM by Guy Whitey Corngood
At least I don't jerk off to little kids.
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Erika Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:11 PM
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4. and I do recommend the minors use towels on their woodies
I am a compassionate conservative republican.
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:01 PM
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2. You must be required to have severe psychological problems...
before you're admitted to the Republican Party.
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mcctatas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:22 PM
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5. I must respectfully disagree....
psychological problems imply there may be a treatment available...the requirements for joining this republican party include:
1. a broken moral compass
2. unbridled greed
3. a poor sense of smell (so bad you can't even smell your own BS)
4. That sexy republican hair...Vitalis anyone?
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Greeby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 11:08 PM
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3. Just a reminder, he's talking about Bob Graham, not Lindsey Graham
Got confused on first read
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