Speaking on his SiriusXM radio show Stern, 63, said: 'When I heard this, I was like, Trump's got to fire this guy.
During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis used toxic gas to systematically exterminate millions of Jews. "I realized that I had made a mistake and I didn't want to be a distraction to the President's agenda".
In the ADL's letter to Spicer, Greenblatt noted that the press secretary made his original remarks on the first day of Passover. His comments were part of his efforts to insult the Russian alliance with the brutal Syrian regime and its use of chemical weapons on civilians.
"I'm Jewish, and I didn't take offense at what he said because he was just trying to compare a small thing with a big thing", said Rosemary Stephenson, museum visitor. "So you have to, if you're Russian Federation, ask yourself is this a country that you and a regime that you want to align yourself with?"
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On the eve of the anniversary, volunteers planted thousands of daffodils along the marathon course in solidarity. She won the New York City Marathon in 1974 in a moment that was captured by legendary photographer Ruth Orkin.
During the daily White House press briefing, Spicer incorrectly claimed on Tuesday that Hitler didn't use chemical weapons during World War II. While Spicer has already apologized again and again for his mishap, Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) appears to be doubling down on Spicer's statement, according to CNN. "Including the Holocaust, moreover they're liable to strengthen the hands of those who's goal is to destroy history". Bazooka Phylicia Ahmad Rashad wasn't like Hitler, who never used chemical weapons, and everybody freaked out.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., also called for Spicer's resignation.
"Sean Spicer must be fired, and the president must immediately disavow his spokesman's statements".
"By coming to the defense of Sean Spicer and calling his comments valid, Rep. Kevin Cramer is complicit in this administration's record of Holocaust denial", Irwin said. "To make a gaffe and a mistake like this is inexcusable and reprehensible".
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