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10 June 19
RSN: Norman Solomon | Why an "Apology Tour" Is Needed: An Open Letter to Joe Biden
Norman Solomon, Reader Supported News
Solomon writes: "News outlets are reporting that you're determined to prevent your campaign from turning into an 'apology tour' this summer. But your only other option is a campaign of denial - sinking deeper into a quagmire of unsustainable pretense."
Norman Solomon, Reader Supported News
Solomon writes: "News outlets are reporting that you're determined to prevent your campaign from turning into an 'apology tour' this summer. But your only other option is a campaign of denial - sinking deeper into a quagmire of unsustainable pretense."
EXCERPT:
- Teaming up with segregationist senators to oppose busing for school desegregation: “I’m sorry I joined forces with bigots.”
- Treatment of Anita Hill in the Clarence Thomas hearings: “I deeply regret that I ended up showing more concern for the sensibilities of Republican colleagues than respecting Ms. Hill’s rights.”
- Leading role – while pandering to racism on the Senate floor – in passage of the 1994 crime bill: “I was wrong, and I wince while watching video of my Senate floor speech.”
- Career-long services to corporate elites with avid mutual support that continued during the launch of this campaign: “I apologize for catering to credit card companies and other huge corporations.”
- Powerfully supporting the 2003 invasion of Iraq: “I hate to think of how many people have suffered and died because of the Iraq war that I helped bring about as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.”
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