Islamists and RINOS derail Pipes Nomination (my title)

Arab American Institute (AAI). ^ | July 23, 2003 | Jennifer Salan, Arab American Institute

[rmlew]

Israel Lobby Watch

Pipes vote fails to draw quorum

Jennifer Salan, Arab American Institute, 23 July 2003

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Washington, DC -- Today after a contentious executive session of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on the nomination of Daniel Pipes to the board of the U.S. Institute for Peace, the Committee lost a working quorum. Based on an AAI initiative, organizations present agreed that they would send a joint letter to the White House asking that the President withdraw this nominee from consideration.

During the Committee's discussion of the Pipes nomination, it became clear that many of the Senators had questions and concerns regarding whether or not Pipes should serve on the Board of the United States Institute of Peace. The ranking Democratic member, Senator Edward Kennedy, noted his dismay regarding Pipes offensive and alarmist quotes about "brown-skinned" immigrants. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) agreed with Senator Kennedy and stated he was opposed to the Pipes nomination.

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) recalled poignant stories from his childhood of his immigrant mother. He described her as a devout woman who took pride in her heritage but was fully American. Senator Harkin indicated that he saw no contradiction in one's being proud of their ethnicity or faith and being American. He added that Cedar Rapids is home to the oldest American mosque and that the community flourishes as an example of religious diversity and co-existence. Senator Harkin went on to express his reservations about Pipes questioning the "enfranchisement" rights and "affluence" of Muslims and called Pipes a "lightning rod".

Senator John Warner (R-VA) added that given what he had heard, he had many more questions regarding the nominee and thought that it deserved closer investigation. At one point, Senator Kennedy could be seen leaning over to Committee Chairman Judd Gregg (R-NH) and whispering in his ear before leaving the room. It was at that point that the Committee lost its working quorum. Previously the Committee had approved other nominees without debate and by unanimous consent.

Following the Committee session, community leaders in attendance from AAI, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the Muslim American Society (MAS) among others agreed to send a joint-letter requesting that President Bush withdraw Pipes' nomination.

"The Senate should have never been put in the difficult position of considering such a controversial candidate. The Administration should withdraw Daniel Pipes nomination. He is clearly unfit to serve on the board of the U.S. Institute of Peace," said AAI Managing Director Jean AbiNader.


Jennifer Salan is Communications Director of the Arab American Institute (AAI). Founded in 1985, the AAI is a nonprofit organization committed to the civic and political empowerment of Americans of Arab descent. AAI provides policy, research and public affairs services to support a broad range of community activities. Visit the AAI's website at www.aaiusa.org

Related Links

• Campus Watch: Middle East McCarthyism? (25 September 2002)
  
• AAI information page on Daniel Pipes
  

  
  
  
  

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[dennisw]

Daniel Pipes has their number and thats what drives the scum from CAIR nuts. CAIR the mainstream org for Islamic apologists, is chock full of fruitcakes and America haters. Ever see fruity Ibrahim Hooper (a convert) with his multicolor beanie covering his bald head?


Only two years ago we had the 911 attack and too many of our retarded "leaders" remain willfully clueless. Fat, happy living off government paychecks for services they do not render.

[MEG33]

I didn't think they could derail this nomination...so much for my instincts.

[dennisw]

CAIR etc were very energetic about it thus were able to make Daniel Pipes look like the villain when it's really them.

[MEG33]

God help us if we are bending over backwards to satisfy a religion that would enslave us!

[FreedomPoster]

I'd also like to know where McCarthy lied about his military record.

Coulter claims he was exempt from the draft as he was a sitting judge. Too old to fly, he was an intelligence officer who briefed and debriefed pilots. While not his job, he rode along on a dozen or so combat missions as a tailgunner - rides he volunteered to take, not something he would have been required to do.

[Tailgunner Joe]

He died of acute hepatitis, drunks die of chronic hepatitis.

[Consort]

If Pipes were to serve on the board of the U.S. Institute of Peace, the liberal Native Americans would have compliained about Peace Pipes.

[gaspar]

In the American melting pot Muslims have proven time and again that they don't melt. This shameless pandering for Muslim votes (and do not think it is anything else but) is jut another indication of the low state of the American senate which is undoubtedly the least talented, most venal since Reconstruction).

[Huber]

Edwards is running for president as a New Democrat. If we can paint him as soft on terrorism, he is in trouble. He is also up for re-election as a senator in 2004. Clinton, Dodd, and Kennedy will not bend but Warner and Edwards are vulnerable.

Edwards is not a new Democrat. His voting record is very close to Hillary's. Edwards claims to be a moderate, but his spin is on a par with the Clintons'. North Carolinians were fooled once, but have learned since and now consider him to be our third senator from Massachusetts. Don't forget that JE (bless his heart) is a plaintiff's attorney (a.k.a "Trial Lawyer") and is cunning and conniving. Do not be fooled by his aw-shucks all American boyish charm!

[mewzilla]

We have met the enemy and he is us.

Walt Kelly

[Huber]

In the American melting pot Muslims have proven time and again that they don't melt.

This is the essence of multiculturalism. Assimilation or simple cultural adaptation are considered bad things in the leftist's attempts to Balkanize the country. Somehow our society (our societies?) is (are?) supposed to accomodate terrorist cultures as simply another wonderful contribution to our diverse cultural landscape.

[browardchad]

Only two years ago we had the 911 attack and too many of our retarded "leaders" remain willfully clueless. Fat, happy living off government paychecks for services they do not render.

Let's not excuse the Republican majority on this committee; they obviously are choosing to look the other way, and you can bet not one of these Senatorial gasbags has read any of Pipes' books -- just the out-of-context excerpts fed to them by CAIR.

[dennisw]

Let's not excuse the Republican majority on this committee; they obviously are choosing to look the other way................



Best I can tell they skipped the hearing on purpose and the 'cRATS ruled the day by default

[rmlew]

You forgot the business groups in bed with Arabs.

[rmlew]

I am well aware that Senator Edward's record closely matched Ted Kennedy. However, he MARKETS HIMSELF as a New Democrat.
AS for the voters of North Carolina, you should have kept Faircloth!

[rmlew]

More like a post-national elite, corrupt business intersts, and a Fifth column of commies and Wahabbists. They area cancer on our society.

[spectacularbid2003]

This is a great information site and a great daily email as well.

http://www.israelunitycoalition.com/

[Publius6961]

BUMP!