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To: CYBERKEN who wrote (10995)	8/17/2006 4:53:58 PM
From: Mr. Palau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

i really do love the florida gop "Hudson defends remarks posted to political blog By PAUL QUINLAN paul.quinlan@heraldtribune.com Republican Tramm Hudson defended himself against charges of racism Thursday, after a video clip surfaced in which the 13th District Congressional candidate made negative comments about the swimming ability of black people. In the 27-second clip, which first appeared on the conservative Web site redstate.com and quickly spread to other blogs, Hudson spoke about a training exercise during which the infantry company he commanded was to cross a river. “A large number were black,” Hudson said. “I grew up in Alabama. I understand, uh, I know from experience, that blacks are not the greatest swimmers or may not even know how to swim.” Hudson made the comments during a speech at candiates’ forum hosted by the Christian Coalition, according to a Hudson’s campaign manager. He could not recall the date of the appearance. Hudson apologized for the comments in a statement: “I said something stupid, " he said. "I apologize for it and would apologize in person to anyone hurt by my comments. To those who are understandably offended, you have my deepest apologies, and I want you to know that it was out of character for me and those who know me know that to be a fact. This was a thoughtless remark that does not reflect my lifetime commitment to treating everyone fairly and without bias. I apologize to everyone who is offended by this comment.”