The whole idea of a nuclear system is to have a deterrent where we decide if we're going to use it. Peter T. King decidedeterrentidea Change image and share on social
I mean, I really don't want the federal government to be determining whether or not a person who feels certain ways about the environment or about animals or about certain religious issues should be considered an extremist. That to me is a type of thought control, mind control, which is very dangerous. Peter T. King animalconsidercontrol share on social
I live in New York. I lost some 150 friends, neighbors and constituents on Sept. 11. Peter T. King constituentfriendlive Change image and share on social
The Muslims have, as everyone else says, the right to practice their religion and they have the right to construct a mosque at ground zero if they wish. What I am saying, though, is that they should listen to public opinion, they should listen to the deep wounds and anguish that this is causing to so many good people. Peter T. King anguishcauseconstruct share on social
Beyonce may be a gifted entertainer, but no one should really care what she thinks about any serious issue confronting our nation. Peter T. King beyoncecareconfront Change image and share on social
And if the imam and the Muslim leadership in that community is so intent on building bridges, then they should voluntarily move the mosque away from ground zero and move it whether it's uptown or somewhere else, but move it away from that area, the same as the pope directed the Carmelite nuns to move a convent away from Auschwitz. Peter T. King areaauschwitzbridge share on social