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Confederate flag debate: what US politicians said, and when Confederate flag debate: what US politicians said, and when
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Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt RomneyFormer Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney
Take down the #ConfederateFlag at the SC Capitol. To many, it is a symbol of racial hatred. Remove it now to honor #Charleston victims.Take down the #ConfederateFlag at the SC Capitol. To many, it is a symbol of racial hatred. Remove it now to honor #Charleston victims.
President Barack ObamaPresident Barack Obama
Good point, Mitt. https://t.co/Ryusfp8XbhGood point, Mitt. https://t.co/Ryusfp8Xbh
Jeb Bush, former Florida governor and current presidential candidateJeb Bush, former Florida governor and current presidential candidate
Facebook, 20 June, 12.54 pm: “My position on how to address the Confederate flag is clear. In Florida, we acted, moving the flag from the state grounds to a museum where it belonged.” Facebook, 20 June, 12.54pm: “My position on how to address the Confederate flag is clear. In Florida, we acted, moving the flag from the state grounds to a museum where it belonged.”
South Carolina governor Nikki Haley (news conference 22 June)South Carolina governor Nikki Haley (news conference 22 June)
“We are here in a moment of unity in our state, without ill will, to say it’s time to remove the flag from the capitol grounds. One hundred and fifty years after the end of the civil war, the time has come.”“We are here in a moment of unity in our state, without ill will, to say it’s time to remove the flag from the capitol grounds. One hundred and fifty years after the end of the civil war, the time has come.”
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary ClintonDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
.@nikkihaley is right 2 call for removal of a symbol of hate in SC. As I’ve said for years, taking down Confederate flag is long overdue. –H.@nikkihaley is right 2 call for removal of a symbol of hate in SC. As I’ve said for years, taking down Confederate flag is long overdue. –H
Tim Scott, first African American senator elected from South Carolina (statement 22 June)Tim Scott, first African American senator elected from South Carolina (statement 22 June)
“As a life-long South Carolinian, as someone who loves this state and will never call anywhere else home, I believe it is time for the flag to come down.” “As a lifelong South Carolinian, as someone who loves this state and will never call anywhere else home, I believe it is time for the flag to come down.”
Lindsey Graham, senior senator from South Carolina and former opponent of moving the flag (statement 22 June)Lindsey Graham, senior senator from South Carolina and former opponent of moving the flag (statement 22 June)
“Today, I am urging that the Confederate battle flag be removed from statehouse grounds to an appropriate location. I hope, by removing the flag, we can take another step towards healing and recognition – and a sign that South Carolina is moving forward.”“Today, I am urging that the Confederate battle flag be removed from statehouse grounds to an appropriate location. I hope, by removing the flag, we can take another step towards healing and recognition – and a sign that South Carolina is moving forward.”