Trying to backtrack that first statement?

Seeing the criticism of last night’s statement, Pelosi walked back her comments a bit. Her office released the following:

“The freedom of religion is a Constitutional right. Where a place of worship is located is a local decision.

“I support the statement made by the Interfaith Alliance that ‘We agree with the ADL that there is a need for transparency about who is funding the effort to build this Islamic center. At the same time, we should also ask who is funding the attacks against the construction of the center.’

“For all of those expressing concern about the 9/11 families, we call upon them to join us in support of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act when Congress returns in September.”

Translated into English that statement means:

OK people are pissed off about the first statement, which I admit was stupid, but I can’t walk it back completely so I will add an investigation of the mosque funders so I can now appear to be even handed.

via YID With LID: Pelosi Tries to “Walk Back” Her Call to Investigate the Mosque Protesters.

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