Al Baldasaro’s apology

Al Baldasaro’s apology
January 26, 2010 by Patrick
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Rep. Al Baldasaro has issued an apology for his controversial comments:

“After reviewing my remarks before the Judiciary Committee I now realize that I got carried away with my statements and should have taken more time to chose my words carefully. I regret my poor judgment and sincerely apologize to anybody who was offended by my comments.”





State Democrats have been attempting to tie Baldasaro’s comments to other Republicans in New Hampshire using guilt by association. Here are former Democratic State Party chairwoman Kathy Sullivan’s remarks from earlier Tuesday:

“Rep. Baldasaro’s comments were sad, hateful and outrageous, and an attack on hardworking New Hampshire families who are trying to raise their children to be good and productive members of our community. He even reinforced his comments — in response to calls to apologize he issued a statement full of despicable remarks about NHDP Chair Raymond Buckley.

“But equally disappointing is the Republican Party leadership’s silence on this issue – silence that amounts to a tacit endorsement of Rep. Baldasaro’s shameful comments and despicable behavior.

“All Republican candidates for higher office, Republican Chair John H. Sununu, House leadership, and Republican 16th District Senate candidate Rep. David Boutin should denounce these hateful, insulting remarks and demand Rep. Baldasaro apologize. A failure to do so will speak volumes about their support for his statements and his leadership within the Republican Party.

“Anything short of a full-throated condemnation of his statements amounts to clear signal to Rep. Baldasaro and other Republicans that this type of behavior is not only acceptable, but supported by the Republican Party.”

Curiously, though, neither Sullivan nor any other Democrat has condemned Rep. Carol Shea-Porter’s bizarre remarks claiming women in Congress could pass health reform if only the men were sent home:

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One Response to “Al Baldasaro’s apology”

Dorothy Knightly says:
January 26, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Rep. Baldasaro apologized for his choice of words, yet Governor Lynch and the Dems want him to resign. Why should he when other government officials have said much worse and never even given an apology? Al works for the people who voted him into office, not against them. Is it because he’s fighting for OUR rights that they want him out? If we had more government officials like Al in public office, NH would be a better state. Maybe Al should run for Governor. It’s really nice to know someone is working for “We the Peple!”
How many kids has the state of NH sold?
As for the adoption incentives that foster and adoptive strangers get as well as the state, check this out:

http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/policy/fed_law.html

Adoption Promotion Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-145) Reauthorizes the adoption incentive program under Title IV-E; provides additional incentives for adoption of older children (age 9 and older) from foster care.
Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-36)
Extends and amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act,; the Adoption Opportunities Act, the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001 (P.L. 107-33)
Extends and amends the Promoting Safe and Stable Families program; amends the Foster Care Independent Living program.
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-16)
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Title II includes provisions to extend permanently the adoption credit; increase the maximum credit to $10,000 per eligible child; and increase to $150,000 the beginning of point of the income phase-out range.
Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-395)
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Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer United States citizenship automatically and retroactively to certain foreign-born children adopted by citizens of the United States.
Children’s Health Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-310)
Title XII of this Act authorizes funding for adoption awareness activities and public awareness campaigns for adoption of infants and children with special needs.

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