Said the man who was soliciting sex from minors when interviewed by Bill O'Reilly:
Our kids are precious. Their lives are vulnerable. The predators are winning as we speak because there is no mechanism on the books.....So we just pray as a result of your constant focus that we will get them to say I've done all I can
http://www.foxnews.com/...
What makes me so uncomfortable and what democrats need to reinforce to the public is that the Republican leadership (who try to pass as the protectors of morality and family values) knew about Foley's proclivities and let him not only stay in congress--but also retain his position of leadership on Congress' Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus.
Read more excerpts on the subject of internet sex predators
from Foley's speeches and a quick poll follow --
In Public statements made July 21, 2005
I applaud the improvements Attorney General Gonzales has made in how we treat sex offenders and in doing what he can at the Justice Department to shore up our Sex Offender Registry. I urge every state to participate to ensure no predator has a safe-haven in this country...
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AND .... As we was text messaging boys about undressing them and making them horny--for his public address on July 22, 2005 he was apparently able to call upon his expertise on the issue:
The Internet is a powerful tool that has brought new opportunities for education, commerce and self-empowerment to millions of Americans. However, it also provides a new medium for pedophiles to reach out to our most vulnerable citizens-America's children.
http://www.vote-smart.org/...
Don't forget some of his proclivities and text messaging was brought to the attention of republican leadership almost a year ago. Thanks to the Republicans for protecting family values and letting this man lead
Congress' Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus ....