Freshman US Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois has drawn swift criticism from Republicans for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech outside the Capitol.(File photo)
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), who was sworn into office earlier this week, tweeted on Wednesday that her recent reference to German Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler had been misconstrued and was actually a "denunciation of evil dictators efforts to re-educate young people and similar efforts by left-wing radicals in our country today."
Miller took to Twitter Friday to apologize for invoking Hitler during a Tuesday speech to "Moms for America," in which she claimed, "Hitler was right on one thing. He said, whoever has the youth has the future."
"Each generation has the responsibility to teach and train the next generation. You know, if we win a few elections, were still going to be losing unless we win the hearts and minds of our children. This is the battle. Hitler was right on one thing. He said, whoever has the youth has the future," Miller said in the speech, for which she had to apologize later.
"Earlier this week week, I spoke to a group of mothers about the importance of faith and guarding our youth from destructive influences. I sincerely apologize for any harm my words caused and regret using a reference to one of the most evil dictators in history to illustrate the dangers that outside influences can have on our youth," she wrote in her January 8 statement.
"This dark history should never be repeated and parents should be proactive to instill what is good, true, right and noble into their childrens hearts and minds. While some are trying to intentionally twist my words to mean something antithetical to my beliefs, let me be clear: Im passionately pro-Israel and I will always be a strong advocate and ally of the Jewish community."
Congresswoman Millers statement was a denunciation of evil dictators efforts to re-educate young people and similar efforts by left-wing radicals in our country today.
- Congresswoman Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) January 6, 2021
(Source: Sputnik News)
LINK: https://www.ansarpress.com/english/21894
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