McKinney Statement Regarding Unauthorized Letter to the Editor
November 28, 2001
AN OPEN LETTER
November 28, 2001
I am writing to respond to the November 28, 2001, Letter to the Editor from
Raeed Tayeh.
First let me say that today I accepted his resignation from my staff.
His Letter to the Editor was not an official statement from my
congressional office or me. I was not aware that this letter was being
written or that it was sent. He had been on my staff for only two
months and he may not have realized that his comments might be perceived
to be an official statement.
There are also comments in this letter that do not reflect my
thoughts and positions.
I have taken action to make sure my entire staff understands I have no
tolerance for unauthorized statements made by members of my staff,
especially any statements criticizing Members of Congress.
As an individual everyone has the right to free speech. However, when a
staff member speaks as a representative of my office or me they must get
authorization. That did not happen and I regret any confusion this may
have caused.
Cynthia McKinney
Member of Congress
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