Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the sickening news that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) beheaded an American journalist, James Foley:
“The American people have witnessed again another glimpse of the brutality of radical Islam, in this case the ISIS terror group. These evil people and their despicable, inhuman atrocities cry out for countries desiring peace to eliminate them from the living. My thoughts and prayers have gone out to Mr. Foley’s family and friends. Their pain, suffering, and anger are unimaginable. We also pray for the additional journalist in captivity and hope for a safe return. But, as we pray for his safety and the American people, our government should be responding with such dramatic power that tempted terrorists are tempted no more.
Terrorism is very real and is growing despite this President’s best efforts to weaken U.S. power and apologize. Before ISIS commits more heinous crimes against humanity in the name of radical Islam, it must be annihilated for the good of all peace-loving Christians, Jews, moderate Muslims, other religious people, and secularists who simply want to live in peace. Peace will come no other way.”
Congressman Louie Gohmert is the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. He also served as Chief Justice of Texas'12th Court of Appeals.
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