GOP Silent As Goode Refuses To Apologizes For Anti-Muslim Remarks...
A Republican lawmaker on Thursday stood by his warning that unless there is a crackdown on immigration, more Muslims like an incoming Minnesota Democrat would place theirs hands on the Koran at congressional swearing-in ceremonies.
Rep. Virgil Goode of Virginia, who has triggered a flurry of criticism in recent days for this stand, said he does not favor banning use of the Koran in such ceremonies.


Reuters | Thomas Ferraro | December 21, 2006 07:51 PM