"He can apologize all he wants. It doesn't remove the sentiment that escaped his mouth that day."
-- REP. NANCY PELOSI, House Minority Leader, Tuesday, December 10, 2002
"I consider this as a Democratic Party issue, and the party should take into consideration what message this and other kinds of statements are sending to the African American community."
-- REP. MAXINE WATERS, D-CA, Tuesday, December 10, 2002
"I'm very, very troubled at the attitude expressed in his remarks, considering that he is fourth in line for the presidency. I think he needs to step down and I'm going to do all I can to see that that occurs."
-- REP. DIANE WATSON, D-CA, Tuesday, December 10, 2002
"It sends a chilling message to all people. These are the kinds of words that tear this nation apart. We are going to do something about it."
-- REP. ELIJAH CUMMINGS, D-MD, Chair, Black Congressional Caucus, Tuesday, December 10, 2002
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