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congressman who famously declared that there are too many mosques in america and tomorrow republican peter king will begin hearings in his investigation into the radicalization of mug of muslims congressman king who is the chairman of the house homeland security committee says he's doing it in the name of protecting the homeland across the country protests against this have erupted against the targeting of a single really. some even calling it a modern day attempt at mccarthy's on r.t. scale in four parts. half a decade ago during america's second red scare this was the accusation to answer. head rather than of the promise today it's this one most of the leaders are not doing enough to cooperate with law enforcement there's actually been instances of the mobs instructing people in their mosques not to cooperate with law enforcement accusations of disloyalty subversion treason made not by some pundit you're a wonder of radical islam versus like the neighborhood you live in and the author operates there. but by the chairman of the congressional homeland security committee republican pete king who
congressman who famously declared that there are too many mosques in america and tomorrow republican peter king will begin hearings in his investigation into the radicalization of mug of muslims congressman king who is the chairman of the house homeland security committee says he's doing it in the name of protecting the homeland across the country protests against this have erupted against the targeting of a single really. some even calling it a modern day attempt at mccarthy's on r.t. scale in...
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congressman peter king spent years building bridges with american voters. supporters who today remain shocked that king labeled their mosque a hotbed for extremism that should be put under surveillance to have attended our beddings also and we have been to his office many times what it will be needed and it. how deep ahmed is chairman of the long island center that sits just outside the boundaries of king's third congressional district amid fears the man he once fundraise for they currently be the strongest force fueling the flames of islamophobia in america safety and security of my community is my biggest concern and trying to create probably a. guy doing these things during his early days as congressman king was often seen at the islamic center on long island giving lectures holding book signings even serving as the main guest of honor when the prayer officially open officials say since september eleventh two thousand and one the u.s. representative has not stepped one foot inside this building these limits center unanimously condemned the event but king
congressman peter king spent years building bridges with american voters. supporters who today remain shocked that king labeled their mosque a hotbed for extremism that should be put under surveillance to have attended our beddings also and we have been to his office many times what it will be needed and it. how deep ahmed is chairman of the long island center that sits just outside the boundaries of king's third congressional district amid fears the man he once fundraise for they currently be...
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tomorrow peter king's muslim radicalization hearings begin on capitol hill but today let's take a moment to look at this man's own background when it comes to supporting so-called terrorists king was a fervent supporter of the ira also considered a terrorist group and in one nine hundred eighty two he said we must pledge ourselves to support those brave men and women who this very moment are carrying forth the struggle against british imperialism and the streets of belfast and their three years later he said if civilians are killed in an attack on a military installation it is certainly regrettable but i will not morally blame the ira for it but if civilians are killed and injured heart attack is he going to morally blame the american muslim community for us perhaps peter king is lucky that no one ever held hearings on american ira sympathisers now there are a lot of questions as to whether this man considering his past should be heading the homeland security committee and about who we deem to be a word. the terrorist are one worth investigating versus those who we choose to support here
tomorrow peter king's muslim radicalization hearings begin on capitol hill but today let's take a moment to look at this man's own background when it comes to supporting so-called terrorists king was a fervent supporter of the ira also considered a terrorist group and in one nine hundred eighty two he said we must pledge ourselves to support those brave men and women who this very moment are carrying forth the struggle against british imperialism and the streets of belfast and their three years...
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congressman peter king spent years building bridges with american voters. supporters who today remain shocked that king labeled their mosque a hotbed for extremism that should be put under surveillance and i want to read things also we have been to his office many times when we needed
congressman peter king spent years building bridges with american voters. supporters who today remain shocked that king labeled their mosque a hotbed for extremism that should be put under surveillance and i want to read things also we have been to his office many times when we needed
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yet you won't see republicans holding any hearings on gun rights but peter king isn't doing anything new here he's dusting off the old playbook of this guy the late the late wisconsin senator joe mccarthy the maestro of the communist witch hunts in the one nine hundred fifty s. that divided our nation turned us against each other and ruined the lives of tens of thousands of law abiding american citizens in fact peter king used to work for mccarthy's committee lead lawyer roy cohn so probably does actually have a crack at these playbook but here's the thing why mccarthy was distracting us all from iraq with irrational fears of communists most americans totally missed a fundamental transformation it was taking place in our country from the taft hartly act that cripple our unions in one thousand nine hundred seven to the rise of the military industrial complex in the one nine hundred fifty s. that led us to over eleven thousand nuclear weapons at the height of the cold war to today's rise of the security terror complex it's bringing us chertoff porno scanners it's all underway now the p
yet you won't see republicans holding any hearings on gun rights but peter king isn't doing anything new here he's dusting off the old playbook of this guy the late the late wisconsin senator joe mccarthy the maestro of the communist witch hunts in the one nine hundred fifty s. that divided our nation turned us against each other and ruined the lives of tens of thousands of law abiding american citizens in fact peter king used to work for mccarthy's committee lead lawyer roy cohn so probably...
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right now where republican chairman of the house homeland security committee peter king republican from new york state began his hearings today into american muslim communities there's no greater distraction than fear it's been so effective in the past and it's being used again today here's of peter king had to say today i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will sit back down to be a craving for vengeance of political correctness and an abdication of what i believe to be the main responsibility discriminate to protect america from a terrorist attack so despite what passes for conventional wisdom in certain circles there is nothing radical well un-american and all of these hearings. pay no attention to the billionaire trying to buy your city's water or power systems to turn a quick profit instead focus on your neighbor the muslim and his wife and kids and a part of a sleeper cell that wants to watch your house. by the way your odds of dying in a terrorist attack in the united states are about one in nine million to put that in perspective you're three hundred t
right now where republican chairman of the house homeland security committee peter king republican from new york state began his hearings today into american muslim communities there's no greater distraction than fear it's been so effective in the past and it's being used again today here's of peter king had to say today i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will sit back down to be a craving for vengeance of political correctness and an abdication of what i believe to...
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chairman peter king launching his hearings on the radicalization of muslims in america complete with beefed up security dozens of cameras the forwarder of dramatic witnesses and someone to blame us about these extremist invaders from rape in the minds of american citizen thinks hearings have received much media attention since they were announced but some say the hearing still to look at the underlying causes of muslim radicalization in the united states including the role u.s. foreign policy in the arab and muslim world has played in muslim feelings towards america but some muslims say it's u.s. support for oppressive regimes in the middle east. and interventions in iraq and afghanistan that have radicalized them the minute that they kick at the knife of slaughter they're accused as being violent when the actual perpetrators of violence are the ones that are occupying my hands like afghanistan and iraq right now the american empire others praise king for braving the political correctness firestorm hearings ignited before the even began stop running around looking to be a victim stop
chairman peter king launching his hearings on the radicalization of muslims in america complete with beefed up security dozens of cameras the forwarder of dramatic witnesses and someone to blame us about these extremist invaders from rape in the minds of american citizen thinks hearings have received much media attention since they were announced but some say the hearing still to look at the underlying causes of muslim radicalization in the united states including the role u.s. foreign policy...
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host: what do you think about the peter king hearing today? caller: peter king, he is correct.s needs to be out. i wish i knew something about it. this is the first time i've heard about it. i would like to testify myself. as a third generation muslim -- my parents are muslim and their parents were muslim. i'm a black american muslims. my experiences coming to islam and excepting islam and looking at the immigrant community and the things they tried to influence me -- it was not correct, as well. i did not have my own independent thinking, i would be off on some wild, radical thoughts myself. host: we have to leave it there. thank you for calling in. by the way, this hearing is that 9:30 a.m. and it will be on c-span3 and it will also be on c-span radio, which is available on xm and in the washington- baltimore area, 90.1. you can watch it on any of those ways. john dingell will be the first to testify. keith ellison, democrat of minnesota, will be second. the fourth panel consists of m. zuhdi jasser and abdirizak bihi host -- bihi. next call, akron, ohio. what you think about
host: what do you think about the peter king hearing today? caller: peter king, he is correct.s needs to be out. i wish i knew something about it. this is the first time i've heard about it. i would like to testify myself. as a third generation muslim -- my parents are muslim and their parents were muslim. i'm a black american muslims. my experiences coming to islam and excepting islam and looking at the immigrant community and the things they tried to influence me -- it was not correct, as...
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republican chairman of the house homeland security committee peter king is set to officially launch is investigating figurines in the american muslim communities this thursday despite pleas to broaden his investigations into non muslim domestic threats like white power or anti-government militia groups king is pushing ahead with his narrow scope aims soley at islamic threats over eighty religious leaders from all the nominations were allotted to king last month asking to think twice about these investigations as the letter read quote building and maintaining trust with the muslim community is crucial to further in this cooperation and we fear your hearings will only so much so greater distrust and division at a time when unity and moral courage are needed so as king dividing our nation and embarking on a twenty first century mccarthy esque which joining us to offer their takes a one hundred government and policy analyst at the muslim public affairs council and seen not with the president less government. dot org. i'm surprised not that common actually so many a seat and conservatives l
republican chairman of the house homeland security committee peter king is set to officially launch is investigating figurines in the american muslim communities this thursday despite pleas to broaden his investigations into non muslim domestic threats like white power or anti-government militia groups king is pushing ahead with his narrow scope aims soley at islamic threats over eighty religious leaders from all the nominations were allotted to king last month asking to think twice about these...
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ever since the announcement hearings, peter king had been accused of being a latter day joe mccarthy, but he refused to back down. >> to back them would be a craven surrender to political practice and an abdication of what i believe is the main responsibility of this committee, to protect america from a terrorist attack. >> by citing their violent actions to the entire community, you assigned collective blame to a whole group. this is the very heart of stereotyping and scapegoating. >> that is democratic congressman keith ellison of minnesota, the only muslim member of congress. according to a recent study on terrorism by homeland security and duke university, north carolina, 11 muslim americans have successfully 6 -- executed terrorist attacks in the u.s. since 9/11. the center also reports that tips from the muslim-american community provided the information needed to defeat terrorist plots in 49 cases. colby, do these hearings make sense to you? >> had they been constructed differently. "the economist" said that with peter king running the hearings -- it would be like having a subj
ever since the announcement hearings, peter king had been accused of being a latter day joe mccarthy, but he refused to back down. >> to back them would be a craven surrender to political practice and an abdication of what i believe is the main responsibility of this committee, to protect america from a terrorist attack. >> by citing their violent actions to the entire community, you assigned collective blame to a whole group. this is the very heart of stereotyping and scapegoating....
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peter king and still be the eugene mccarthy of the 21st century. it is important for all of us to note the this ingenuity of the effort. when representative jane invested in the roots of extremism, he left out the people who bombed the offices in oklahoma. these are not the kind of threats -- it is not the domestic extremism in which domestic -- represented king is interested. he was to score cheap political points. that's a concern all thus, not just a muslim -- that is a concern for all of us, not just muslim-americans. thank you. >> finally, -- we appreciate your patience with us. we have someone from the american muslim task force. he will keep his remarks fairly brief and then we will get right to your questions. >> i am with the american muslim task force. we represent 15 + regional muslim and islamic organizations in the united states of america. we stand united with our muslim brothers as a people of conscience in this society, people of faith, and even people of no faith. people of faith from buddhist to the judeo-christian communities. th
peter king and still be the eugene mccarthy of the 21st century. it is important for all of us to note the this ingenuity of the effort. when representative jane invested in the roots of extremism, he left out the people who bombed the offices in oklahoma. these are not the kind of threats -- it is not the domestic extremism in which domestic -- represented king is interested. he was to score cheap political points. that's a concern all thus, not just a muslim -- that is a concern for all of...
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peter king was speaking at a congressional committee looking at the radicalization of u.s. muslims. critics say the hearing is feeding anti-islamic sentiment, as steve king now reports from washington. >> a question that's unleashed a political storm. is muslim america doing enough to root out the enemy within? this is the questioner, peter king, a defiant republican congressman from new york. >> i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down would be a surrender and an abdication of what i believe to be the main responsibility of this committee, to protect america from a terrorist attack. >> democrats alluded to mr. king's past links with political violence. he was once a vocal supporter of the i.r.a. but their main objection is that these hearings could alienate muslim americans, even drive them into the arms of terrorists. >> this hearing today is playing into al qaeda right now around the world. >> america's first muslim congressman was called as a witness and broke down, recalling a muslim paramedic who died on 9/11. >> he was a fellow america
peter king was speaking at a congressional committee looking at the radicalization of u.s. muslims. critics say the hearing is feeding anti-islamic sentiment, as steve king now reports from washington. >> a question that's unleashed a political storm. is muslim america doing enough to root out the enemy within? this is the questioner, peter king, a defiant republican congressman from new york. >> i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down...
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now the hearings have begun it's peter king's investigation into the radicalization of muslims in america so bring you the latest from capitol hill and we'll look into how this move by washington could increase tensions towards the most american community then we're hearing drum beats for war with libya for american politicians and pundits i mean it's us wonder have we learned nothing from our past and protests in wisconsin to reach a new level after the g.o.p. passed legislation to strip the unions of their collective bargaining rights without the democrats present for the vote so is this the end or just the beginning for democratic activism then pimco has dropped all of its u.s. gaunts car i can't is giving investors their money back do these two know something that we don't and the a.o.l. huffington post merger is causing quite a few job casualties but don't worry they have plenty of non-paid writers to fill those spots some are even now protesting the huffington post and we'll find out why the tales on all those stories and much more but first our top story. today marks the start of t
now the hearings have begun it's peter king's investigation into the radicalization of muslims in america so bring you the latest from capitol hill and we'll look into how this move by washington could increase tensions towards the most american community then we're hearing drum beats for war with libya for american politicians and pundits i mean it's us wonder have we learned nothing from our past and protests in wisconsin to reach a new level after the g.o.p. passed legislation to strip the...
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muslim-american leaders say this is the new senator mccarthy, new york congressman peter king. chairing a thursday hearing entitled radicalization in the muslim-american community in the house. >> a body that, let's be fair, has done this before. the house on american activities committee was a central ingredient in the mccarthyism, that representative king now aims to replicate. >> reporter: king is unapologetic. >> when the major threat to the united states today is coming from al qaeda and al qaeda is attempting to recruit in this country. >> reporter: king says american-muslims generally do not cooperate with law enforcement. and he uses tactics and statistics that his critics say near mccarthy's. like saying 80% to 85% of american-muslim leaders are extremists. john hendren, abc news, washington. >>> a central pennsylvania community is said to be coming to the aid of a family that's been devastated by a fatal fire. seven of the family's eight children were killed in a tuesday night blaze. an initial investigation indicates that the fire may have been caused by a space heat
muslim-american leaders say this is the new senator mccarthy, new york congressman peter king. chairing a thursday hearing entitled radicalization in the muslim-american community in the house. >> a body that, let's be fair, has done this before. the house on american activities committee was a central ingredient in the mccarthyism, that representative king now aims to replicate. >> reporter: king is unapologetic. >> when the major threat to the united states today is coming...
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peter king's hearings are bogus this is an attempt with up hatred against muslims it's become a cottage industry in the last week hundreds of people have died in afghanistan the united states and those villages many young children have been killed and yet there's no scrutiny of that as an act of terrorism if you want to talk about what you radicalizing people around the world it's a cycle while internet site will violence has been intensified with the war in iraq a million lives in a record to thousands of lives in afghanistan and right here in the united states innocent people who go to the mosque every week are being targeted by the f.b.i. who are being treated with agent provocateurs whose children are being entrapped in different schemes and falling conspiracies this is a cottage industry this is the first refuge of scoundrels and peter king is the mean scoundrel. of moscow's notorious daily gridlock is the bane of millions of people's lives and it's legal to some inventive but i'm fair ways of getting from a to b. well for the right price traffic chiefs are jumping the queue you th
peter king's hearings are bogus this is an attempt with up hatred against muslims it's become a cottage industry in the last week hundreds of people have died in afghanistan the united states and those villages many young children have been killed and yet there's no scrutiny of that as an act of terrorism if you want to talk about what you radicalizing people around the world it's a cycle while internet site will violence has been intensified with the war in iraq a million lives in a record to...
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peter king's hearings are bogus this is an attempt to whip up hatred against muslims it's become a cottage industry in the last week hundreds of people have died in afghanistan the united states dropped bombs on those villages many young children have been killed and yet there's no scrutiny of that as an act of terrorism if you want to talk about what's radicalizing people around the world it's the cycle of violence and that cycle of violence has been intensified with the war in iraq that took a million lives in a record to thousands of lives in afghanistan and right here in the united states innocent people who go to the mosque every week are being targeted by the f.b.i. who are being treated with agent provocateurs whose children are been entrapped in different schemes and phony conspiracies this is a cottage industry this is the first refuge of scoundrels and peter king is the mean scoundrel. well artie dot com has deuce analysis a variable for you on demand and that super quick look at what's there right now some spanish style for central russia we'll look at how barcelona architects p
peter king's hearings are bogus this is an attempt to whip up hatred against muslims it's become a cottage industry in the last week hundreds of people have died in afghanistan the united states dropped bombs on those villages many young children have been killed and yet there's no scrutiny of that as an act of terrorism if you want to talk about what's radicalizing people around the world it's the cycle of violence and that cycle of violence has been intensified with the war in iraq that took...
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. >> republican congressman peter king is leading this hearing.e's also the chair of the house homeland security committee. in his opening statements he condemns the national care organization accusing it of aiding in the radicalzation of the muslim americans, a problem he says is at its highest level since 9/11. no one was around at care's offices in santa clara with you this morning its spokesperson out of new y york reaeacted too congressmaman's p peter king's insinuatioion that thee ororganinization supports terro finanancing in the u u.s. one reasoson? a carere pososter that was foun the bay area. >> named as ununindicted coconsnspiritor in the e case td the holy lanand ffoundatation. leadaders mumust reject discrcr groups s such as care. >> cacare, the c couplple on am islalamic r relatations gaave a for thee poster. . >>>> i don'tt think it says don talk t to the f f.b.i. if they call,, c call us toto h you u understand whahat yoour r arare when confrfronteted by la enforcement. >> says it's just another example of religion being demonized.
. >> republican congressman peter king is leading this hearing.e's also the chair of the house homeland security committee. in his opening statements he condemns the national care organization accusing it of aiding in the radicalzation of the muslim americans, a problem he says is at its highest level since 9/11. no one was around at care's offices in santa clara with you this morning its spokesperson out of new y york reaeacted too congressmaman's p peter king's insinuatioion that thee...
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peter king called today's homeland security hearing in washington, d.c. to examine how some american muslims are radicalized into terror. islamic groups have called the hearing a witch hunt, including a local organization presented today as evidence of the home grown terror happening in
peter king called today's homeland security hearing in washington, d.c. to examine how some american muslims are radicalized into terror. islamic groups have called the hearing a witch hunt, including a local organization presented today as evidence of the home grown terror happening in
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. >> peter king led a hearing about threats and called a father to testify about how his son converted to islam and was lured to a terrorist training camp in yemen. >> our children are in danger. this country must stand up and do something about the problems. >> they say it was fueling islamaphobia and fueling a war with islam. >> this is playing into al qaeda around the world. >> they accused king of scapegoating and stereotyping muslim americans and sobbed as he talked about a muslim american paramedic killed in the terrorist attacks. >> it was only when his remains were identified that these lies were exposed. >> congressman team said it is worthwhile and he says he will hold more hearings about the battle cassation of american muslims in -- about american muslims in the future. >>> peter king presented a flyer which was posted on the website for the bay area chapter on the council for american islamic relations. the local director told ktvu that the poster is being taken out of context and that their policy is to encourage cooperation with law enforcement. >>> on wall street stocks
. >> peter king led a hearing about threats and called a father to testify about how his son converted to islam and was lured to a terrorist training camp in yemen. >> our children are in danger. this country must stand up and do something about the problems. >> they say it was fueling islamaphobia and fueling a war with islam. >> this is playing into al qaeda around the world. >> they accused king of scapegoating and stereotyping muslim americans and sobbed as he...
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communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. >> rose: we begin with congressman peter king's hearings in washington. king, the new york republican and house homeland security committee chairman began the day by defending his inquiry and vowing to go on. >> let me make it clear today that i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down would be a craven surrender to political correctness and an abdication of what i believe should be the main responsibility of this committee: to protect america from a terrorist attack. despite what passes for conventional wisdom in certain circles, there's nothing radical or un-american in holding these hearings. indeed, congressional investigation of muslim american radicalization is the logical response to the repeated and urgent warnings which the obama administration has been making in recent months. >> rose: seven witnesses testified during more than four hours of testimony. the most dramatic moment came when minnesota congressman peet ellison, who is muslim, testified. he told the story of a 23-year-old
communications from our studios in new york city, this is charlie rose. >> rose: we begin with congressman peter king's hearings in washington. king, the new york republican and house homeland security committee chairman began the day by defending his inquiry and vowing to go on. >> let me make it clear today that i remain convinced that these hearings must go forward and they will. to back down would be a craven surrender to political correctness and an abdication of what i believe...
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any guys here on the panel a muslim and if so what do you plotting and why is peter king one of the few people who actually think that joe mccarthy had a good idea back and this is this is ridiculous i watched the whole hearing i actually think that the wave republicans can assure that they win more seats in two thousand and twelve is to watch i have every american watched that hearing because what you describe is not what happened when you had his. one party the republicans there were serious and looking into a threat that everyone knows exists not all muslims are terrorists but radicalization of of segments of the american population we know at least one major radical from america on warlock was head of al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula so this is a serious problem that exists and muslims are on the panel are the ones that were that were that we were discussing it and the other party were demagogues they didn't they didn't add anything to it show the american people this tape and republicans will win every seat congress is going to god was cheering this hearing absolutely on a
any guys here on the panel a muslim and if so what do you plotting and why is peter king one of the few people who actually think that joe mccarthy had a good idea back and this is this is ridiculous i watched the whole hearing i actually think that the wave republicans can assure that they win more seats in two thousand and twelve is to watch i have every american watched that hearing because what you describe is not what happened when you had his. one party the republicans there were serious...
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a few weeks ago, congressman peter king held hearings on the corporate -- corporation of muslims with law enforcement. things are coming to a climax. we have the opportunity to set an example and say that muslims are cooperating with law- enforcement. at the same time, that needs to be happening with respect for civil rights. i am asking you to endorse the report and set an example for the country as elected officials to say that in the war on terror, we will not sacrifice our principles and civil liberties because in doing so, we economists do we accomplish nothing. -- in doing so, we accomplished nothing. >> i am going to be translated if that is okay. supervisor avalos: very good. speak into the microphone. >> [speaking foreign language] >> i am an american citizen. i came here one month after september 11. [speaking foreign-language] i came to this country. i was interrogated. it was a harsh and traumatizing experience for me. my story is just one of many in my community to show what we go through and the fear we have been muslims in america. [speaking foreign language] every time
a few weeks ago, congressman peter king held hearings on the corporate -- corporation of muslims with law enforcement. things are coming to a climax. we have the opportunity to set an example and say that muslims are cooperating with law- enforcement. at the same time, that needs to be happening with respect for civil rights. i am asking you to endorse the report and set an example for the country as elected officials to say that in the war on terror, we will not sacrifice our principles and...
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arriving with the extra security he requested, republican chairman peter king launched a preemptive strike against vocal and angry critics. >> there is nothing radical or unamerican in holding these hearings. >> reporter: for weeks king has been accused of discriminating against muslims by focusing only on islamic extremism inside the u.s. >> it's a backdown -- of political correctness. >> i don't see the benefit in stigmatizing, in finger pointing. >> reporter: democrats who tried to block the hearing even after it began say it played into enemy hands. >> this hearing focuses on american muslim community will be used by those who seek to inspire a new generation of suicide bombers. >> reporter: but no one expected what happened next. >> it's well known that -- >> reporter: tears swept over minnesota democrat keith ellison, the first muslim elected to congress. crying as he spoke of a muslim paramedic killed september 11th. >> he bravely sacrificed his life to try to help others on 9/11. >> reporter: ellison said that fallen first responder had been viewed with suspicion because of his fai
arriving with the extra security he requested, republican chairman peter king launched a preemptive strike against vocal and angry critics. >> there is nothing radical or unamerican in holding these hearings. >> reporter: for weeks king has been accused of discriminating against muslims by focusing only on islamic extremism inside the u.s. >> it's a backdown -- of political correctness. >> i don't see the benefit in stigmatizing, in finger pointing. >> reporter:...
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peter king's -- hearings this week were not the first one. according to obama's own justice department, there has been a class one terrorism case involving a direct link between american citizens in and foreign terrorist groups every two weeks, since january genera of homeland security all said this kind of radicalization are the threats that keep them awake at night. 80% every all terror convictions in the united states since 9/11 have involved radical islamists. >> the problem is peter king did not come to this with clean hands. he was one of the people who was most outspoken against the cultural center that was proposed for lower manhattan. and of course his own backing for what was once considered a terrorist group, the ira also made some of his passion on this issue a little suspect. but the hearings themselves -- were not as inflammatory as the build-up. and what everyone will remember is congressman >>> predictions and. >> grates will be gone a lot sooner than later. >> president obama will not dip into the strategic petroleum reserve
peter king's -- hearings this week were not the first one. according to obama's own justice department, there has been a class one terrorism case involving a direct link between american citizens in and foreign terrorist groups every two weeks, since january genera of homeland security all said this kind of radicalization are the threats that keep them awake at night. 80% every all terror convictions in the united states since 9/11 have involved radical islamists. >> the problem is peter...
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just isn't is a terrorist organization. >> we were concerned that congressman peter king and some of his colleagues would use the hearings as an opportunity to paint opposition to c.a.r.e. >> reporter: she says her concerns were justified. she woke up early this morning to watch the house homeland security hearings on islamic radicalization only to find the organization she works for, the council on american islamic relations known as c.a.r.e. was mentioned repeatedly in a negative way. >> we encourage people to vote, empower people to contact their congressional officials and we have time and again reported individuals of concern to law enforcement. >> reporter: that's how some of the people who testified at the hearing see c.a.r.e. they believe the national organization impedes investigations into terrorism and protects radical terrorists here on u.s. soil. bay area congresswoman jackie sphere was one of the lawmakers who took issue with the entire concept of the hearing she believed was unfairly targeting muslims. snow if we're really going to be complete in this hearing, we shoul
just isn't is a terrorist organization. >> we were concerned that congressman peter king and some of his colleagues would use the hearings as an opportunity to paint opposition to c.a.r.e. >> reporter: she says her concerns were justified. she woke up early this morning to watch the house homeland security hearings on islamic radicalization only to find the organization she works for, the council on american islamic relations known as c.a.r.e. was mentioned repeatedly in a negative...
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known for being accessible and media friendly during 18 years in congress, tonight peter king says he's caught by surprise. >> i'm not overly modest or shy but i really do not expect to become the center of attention on this. >> reporter: chairman of the house homeland security committee, king says he is trying to expose islamic extremism inside the u.s. >> homegrown radicalization is a growing threat and one we cannot ignore. >> reporter: his own history is getting another look. >> i think people should be giving me medals. >> reporter: years ago king was a major advocate for the irish republican army, which the u.s. and british governments had labeled a terrorist organization. >> those who saw your i.r.a. past look at this and say you're a hypocrite. >> right. people who say that are uninformed. first of all, the i.r.a. never attacked the united states. let's start with that. >> reporter: the i.r.a.'s attacks did kill thousands of civilians during an armed rebellion against british rule in northern ireland from the 1970s to late '90s. king stood by i.r.a. leader linked to violence who
known for being accessible and media friendly during 18 years in congress, tonight peter king says he's caught by surprise. >> i'm not overly modest or shy but i really do not expect to become the center of attention on this. >> reporter: chairman of the house homeland security committee, king says he is trying to expose islamic extremism inside the u.s. >> homegrown radicalization is a growing threat and one we cannot ignore. >> reporter: his own history is getting...
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congressman peter king calls it a matter of national security. >> there's a concerted effort, a changing strategy by al qaeda, to recruit and to radicalize muslim americans in this country. >> reporter: tomorrow the new york republican will lead congressional hearings into islamic radicalism in the american muslim community. while king insists a majority of muslim americans are outstanding citizens, he says many haven't done enough to denounce al qaeda and help authorities. >> we want to encourage them to look for radicalization in their community, speak out against it. >> reporter: the planned hearings have sparked protest on both sides. >> if you want to talk about terrorism, it should be about everyone. >> it's war on terror. it's not some campaign overseas. it goes on today, right here. >> reporter: the white house is walking a fine line on the issue. welcoming congressional interest in the matter, but also encouraging religious tolerance. g÷6do as americans. and muslim americans are part of the solution here. they're not the problem. >> reporter: some experts say the matter is worth
congressman peter king calls it a matter of national security. >> there's a concerted effort, a changing strategy by al qaeda, to recruit and to radicalize muslim americans in this country. >> reporter: tomorrow the new york republican will lead congressional hearings into islamic radicalism in the american muslim community. while king insists a majority of muslim americans are outstanding citizens, he says many haven't done enough to denounce al qaeda and help authorities. >>...
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critics say that by holding the hearing, peter king is unfairly demonizing an entire religion. king contends muslim americans are not doing enough to fight terrorism or to keep young muslims from being drawn into it. we have two reports tonight, first congressional correspondent nancy cordes who was at today's hearings. >> reporter: ignoring calls from democrats to cancel his hearing, homeland security chairman peter king embarked on the inquiry in a room newly decorated with fiery images from 9/11. the republican invited three people to testify-- all of whom share his view that some muslim american leaders aren't cooperating with law enforcement. >> it is about that separatism, that idea that the islamic state takes precedent, islamic law takes precedent over american law. >> reporter: two of the men have relatives who were recruited by terrorists. >> and when you brought that to the attention of members of... of leaders of your mosque, did they encourage you to deal with law enforcement? >> no, as a matter of fact, they threatened me, intimidated me, and not only me, the whol
critics say that by holding the hearing, peter king is unfairly demonizing an entire religion. king contends muslim americans are not doing enough to fight terrorism or to keep young muslims from being drawn into it. we have two reports tonight, first congressional correspondent nancy cordes who was at today's hearings. >> reporter: ignoring calls from democrats to cancel his hearing, homeland security chairman peter king embarked on the inquiry in a room newly decorated with fiery images...