Gohmert, Napolitano Clash over Muslim Influence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An East Texas congressman clashes with the head of homeland security over Muslim influence in the Obama administration. In a Congressional hearing, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Tyler questioned Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano over an appointee to the National Secruity Advisory Council, Mohammed Elibiary — who Gohmert says downloaded classified information and made it available to a reporter. Napolitano said, “What bothers me, quite frankly, are the allegations that are made against anyone who happens to be Muslim.” Gohmert countered, “The allegations are not because he is Muslim. You follow me around the world, you see me hugging Muslims around the world because the ones I hug are our friends.” Gohmert says the documents were released to make Governor Rick Perry appear “Islamophobic.”

Gohmert also alleges members of an Egyptian terrorist group obtained visas and visited the White House. He added, “And this administration seems to have a hard time recognizing members of terrorist groups who are allowed into the White House; you’re aware of that happening, aren’t you?” Napolitano responded, “Absolutely not.” Gohmert replied, “The evidence speaks for itself.”