Commentary by Newt Gingrich Disapproving The Construction of a Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero-Confirmed Authorship!

Commentary by Newt Gingrich Disapproving The Construction of a Proposed Mosque Near Ground Zero-Confirmed Authorship!

Summary of eRumor:

This is a forwarded  commentary by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich that says that the “proposed  ‘Cordoba House’  overlooking the World Trade Center site – where a group of jihadists killed over 3000 Americans and destroyed one of our most famous landmarks – is a test of the timidity, passivity and historic ignorance of American elites.”

The Truth:

This commentary was written by Newt Gingrich and the former speaker has been quite vocal about the controversial location for a new mosque in New York City.    Click for Newt Gingrich original commentary.

“Cordova House” is a proposed mosque and Islamic center in New York City that lies approximately 600 feet from where the World Trade Center once stood.

updated 08/26/10