Rep. Richard Armey (R-TX 26th)
9th-term Republican from Texas.

Transcript:
Hardball with Rep. Dick Armey
Letters To Leaders
All messages are published with permission of the sender.
 

 
Subject:
Thrilled about your view on Israel/Palestine?

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Rep. Armey,
I need your home address please. After I heard what you said about the Palestinians finding another home somewhere else in the Arab world, I started packing my bags. I thought, "Hell I'm moving into Dick Armey's house, he won't [mind] finding a place to live somewhere else." With all the contributions you get from lobbyist, it's bound to be a nice home, very comfortable. Maybe you have a friend on your street who won't mind you and your family moving in. After all, you'r their neighbor, their concern not mine.

Please just give me the address and I'll bring my stuff over this weekend. You can get out by Sunday. If you don't think I have the right to your home, well just apply your own logic and use the Israel/Palestine situation as a precedent.

Happy house hunting!!!

Houston , TX
 

 
Subject:
Your Appearance on Hardball


To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 2, 2002

What are you thinking? How can you go on national TV and in effect support the ethnic cleansing of West Bank Palestinians?? My god, what kind of person are you?

The people of Texas should through you out of office! You are a disgrace to the House, and to the country. You represent the worst type of smug, self-righteous "ugly American", saying that you have no problems with displacing thousands and thousands of innocent people, dehumanizing an entire ethnic group.

And don't think you can get away with the "official" spin put out by your staff after your appearance. I saw it, and so did other Americans, and we saw Chris Matthews give you numerous chances to change your message. On screen, you were obviously so full of yourself, you could not stop your full press, racist diatribe. 

Resign, and save face. I can't wait until November, when America can tell clowns like you just how sick we are of your nonsense.

York , pa
 


Subject:
DICK ARMEY IS A BIGOT


To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

You should be forced to live amongst the rubble in the Jenin refugee camp.

Anyone who supports Israel supports terrorism. Anyone who supports Israel is clearly a bigoted racist.

Why is it I wonder, that so many Jews are against Israel?

Why is it I wonder, that hundreds of millions of people world-wide find Israel's actions over the past seventy years to be deplorable, terroristic and inexcusable.

I think we should forget about bombing Iraq and focus on bombing Israel. Israel is in violation of 70 UN resolutions. Iraq is in violation of only 50.

Israel does not belong in Palestine. It should be dismantled and the UN should establish a board to govern Israel, the borders of which should be in accordance with those originally established in 1917 - where they were given 6% of Palestine.

You are a disgrace to Americans. You are a racist and bigot of the absolute worst kind.

You will burn in hell one day, that gives me great consolation.

Houston , TX
 

 
Subject:
Your support of Ethnic cleansing

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Mr. Armey may I ask who do you work for The American people or the Zionists? You were elected to represent the American people and do what is in their best interest. Do you really feel at this time in Americas history it is in our best interest not to have an evenhanded policy in the Mid East? SHAME ON YOU!!!!! You have got to GO!

Lancaster C.A. 93534 , CA
 

 
Subject:
ETHNIC CLEANSING - OUTRAGE

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Dear Rep. Armey:

I was disgusted and appalled beyond words last night by your bigoted and racist position with regard to the Palestinians.

How dare you even imply, let alone outright suggest, that the PALESTINIANS are the ones who should leave PALESTINE!

The Palestinians are the RIGHTFUL owners of Palestine! No matter how the pro-Israeli support attempts to re-write history, the fact remains and will be told again and again, that Palestine rightfully belongs to the Palestinians.

It is outrageous that you and all of the other members of Congress continue to support the terrorist state of Israel. It is a disgrace and an indelible stain on the name of America. Every other nation in the WORLD denounces Israel's inexcusable and deplorable illegal occupation and terrorization of the Palestinians. Every other nation in the world would act to stop Israel's brutal oppression and genocide if not for the sick and misguided support of the U.S.

There is something incredibly wrong with our government when a racist bigot like yourself is able to hold a government position.

Well let me tell you, Dick, you won't be getting my vote next election. There is no room for racism of any kind in our country.

I have a great suggestion for you, Dick, why not move Israel? I hear Satin is Sharon's biggest fan and I'm sure he has plenty of room for murdering Israeli savages.

Irving , TX
 

 
Subject:
Your advocacy of ethnically cleansing the holy land of Palestinians

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Your staements on MSNBC's Hardball advocating the deportation of Palestinian Christians and Muslims from the Holy Land is horrific. Not only is it bizarre, it shows your utter capitulation to the demands of the pro-Israel lobby.

It is my earnest hope that you will see your statements did nothing to promote peace in the middle east and that you will recant them immediately.

Richardson , TX
 

 
Subject:
Hardball interview

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Heard your interview on Hardabll. You make me proud to be a Democrat! Sadly, your statements embarrass ALL Americans! Contrary to what you espouse - The Palestine people DO have legitimate aspirations. They DO have the right to their own State AND, self-determination. Israel also has a right to exist AND a right to secure borders. You are one of the lunatics attempting to run the asylum! I find it amazing that the Republican Party is proud to have you in a Leadership position!

East Northport , NY
 

 
Subject:
Demand Dick Armey Retract Call for Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Mr. Armey,

You are no less than a DICK! That name surely suits you. Your call to ethnically cleanse Palestinians of the land, which for centuries has always belonged to them is no less than what Milosevic and the Serbs tried to do in Bosnia. You think you can appease the Jews and Israelis to have them in your pocket with their votes and financial contributions? Members of the respectable U.S. Congress should be removed and placed in Israel, where obviously you would be much more at home. You have definitely lost my respect to you and to what democracy and freedom in this country stand for. You have just negated those essential rights for Americans and for the world.

Jerusalem , TX
 

 
Subject:
Statements constitute violation of Nuremberg Charter

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

To: Dishonorable War Criminal Richard Armey

Your comments on MSNBC's Hardball constitute a violation of and incitement to violate the 1945 Nuremberg Charter, which in Article 6 defines Nuremberg War Crimes in relevant part as follows:

"War Crimes: namely, violations of the laws or customs of war. Such violations shall include, but not be limited to...deportation to slave labor or for any other purpose of civilian population of or in occupied territory..."

Even the United States government recognizes that the West Bank constitutes "occupied territory." You incited a Nuremberg War Crime against the Palestinian People.

Likewise, Article 6(c) of the Nuremberg Charter defines Nuremberg Crimes Against Humanity in relevant part as follows:

"Crimes against Humanity: namely....deportation, and other inhumane acts
committed against any civilian population...."

You incited a Nuremberg Crime Against Peace against the Palestinian people and the concerned citizens of Texas and the rest of the nation, and the rest of the world, will do EVERYTHING we can to make sure you are held accountable for your crimes. 

Slobodan Milosevic is sitting before the War Crimes Tribunal for the EXACT actions you suggested to be carried out against the Palestinian people. Maybe you should be next to sit before the Hague!

We do NOT accept the spin your staff is placing on your evil comments. What you said is very clear and your intent and "feelings" were also very clearly reflected. 

We do not want you representing Texas.

We do not accept the spin (lies) on your comments.
We do not accept any retractions.
We do not accept any apologies.
We do not accept any explanations.

We do not accept anything except your immediate resignation.

You are a liar and a criminal, and history will record you as such.

Richardson , TX
 

 
Subject
:
You should be ashamed of yourself.

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

If Mexicans came into your great State of Texas and forced you leave what would you do?

I think you people in Congress are brainwashed either through the misinterpretation of the Bible or the word of Jewish spokespeople. You should really go into your soul and find what is really just. Sure terrorism is not but neither is government sponsored terrorism, i.e. Isreal. You should know your history deeply, or just stay out of matters you do not understand. you and everyone would be better off.

Wilson , WY
 

 
Subject:
Ethnic cleansing

To:
Rep. Richard Armey

May 3, 2002

Honorable Mr Armey: I heard with dismay your call to expel the Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza. I also read your statement on your web site explaining your position. Allow me to ask not be more catholic than the pope. Two thirds of the Israeli public favor a political solution to the crisis and two thirds recognize the inevitability of a Palestinian state. Your comments true or taken out of context demand an apology to both the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples.

Rochester , MN