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Many politicians have spoken against the mosque being built near Ground Zero.
Rep. John Hall
“I think honoring those killed on Sept. 11 and showing sensitivity to their families, it would be best if the center were built at a different location.”
[Source: AP: Mosque debate divides Democrats, especially in NY; August 19, 2010]Rep. Steve Israel
“While they have a constitutional right to build the mosque, it would be better if they had demonstrated more sensitivity to the families of 9/11 victims. I urge them to do so before proceeding further.”
[Source: Newsday: NY's pols on the mosque debate; 17 August 2010]Rep. Tim Bishop
“As a New Yorker, I believe ground zero is sacred ground and should unite us. If the group seeking to build the mosque is sincere in its efforts to bring people together, I would urge them to seek an alternative location which is less divisive. I dispute the wisdom of building at that location, not the constitutional right.”
[Source: Newsday: NY's pols on the mosque debate; 17 August 2010]Rep. Michael Arcuri
“The pain felt by many Americans from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is still very real, and I can understand how the thought of building a mosque near Ground Zero could reopen those wounds. For the sake of the victims and their families, I think another location should be chosen.”
[Source: National Review: More Democrats against the GZ mosque; August 17, 2010;http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/243985/more-democrats-against-gz-mosque-matthew-shaffer]
Rep. Mike McMahon
“This is not the first time that the construction of a house of worship at a sensitive site has been questioned and opposed… Muslim Americans deserve the right to practice their faith – as we all do. I believe a new location is the right compromise so that Muslim Americans can worship, while the families of 9/11 victims obtain the peace of mind they deserve.”
[Source: National Review: More Democrats against the GZ mosque; August 17, 2010;http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/243985/more-democrats-against-gz-mosque-matthew-shaffer]
