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Kagen apologizes for reported White House remarks
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| Media | Newspaper - Appleton Post-Crescent |
| News Date | Sunday, January 21, 2007 03:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Post-Crescent
U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen has apologized for how he handled the questioning of remarks he reportedly made at the White House in November, but offered no explanation for what happened.
In a letter to constituents in the 8th District, Kagen, D-Appleton, called the situation a "distraction" he allowed to "get out of hand and divert our attention from the critically important work we're doing.
"My mishandled attempt at humor wasn't delivered or received well. It won't happen again."
During a Dec. 19 meeting with peace activists, the freshman lawmaker reportedly bragged about having blocked the door to a men's room and telling Republican political adviser Karl Rove, "I kicked your ass."
He went on to say he thanked Vice President Dick Cheney and President Bush for helping him win the election and deliberately called first lady Laura Bush "Barbara." |
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