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“I`m quite confident that when you spew out hateful [anti-islam]rhetoric, you green-light people who are - who have violent and who are dangerous, and that`s why we have to watch what we say. Words do matter.”

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Steve King
Steve King

Steve King is a U.S. Republican politician born on May 28, 1949. He has served as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district since 1991. Known for his conservative stance and hardline immigration policies, King has been a prominent figure in American politics. more

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