Commentary by Newt Gingrich Disapproving The Construction of a Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero-Confirmed Authorship!
Summary of eRumor:
This is a forwarded commentary by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich that says that the “proposed ‘Cordoba House’ overlooking the World Trade Center site – where a group of jihadists killed over 3000 Americans and destroyed one of our most famous landmarks – is a test of the timidity, passivity and historic ignorance of American elites.”
The Truth:
This commentary was written by Newt Gingrich and the former speaker has been quite vocal about the controversial location for a new mosque in New York City. Click for Newt Gingrich original commentary.
“Cordova House” is a proposed mosque and Islamic center in New York City that lies approximately 600 feet from where the World Trade Center once stood.
updated 08/26/10