Gingrich: ‘U.S. Can Be As Great As Mexico, Saudi Arabia’

Former House Speaker and likely 2012 Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich yesterday expressed his optimism that the United States, “… can not only overcome the serious challenges we currently face as a country, but under common-sense, conservative leadership we can even achieve a level of greatness comparable to countries like Mexico and Saudi Arabia.”

Speaking before an enthusiastic group of seniors at the Linesnot Quiteflat Rest Home outside Topeka, Kansas, Gingrich cited the, “wisdom of the average, everyday American that the Washington liberal establishment continues to ignore when dealing with issues like immigration reform and whether or not the First Amendment should apply to Muslim citizens.”

“Saudi Arabia doesn’t allow construction of Churches, so why should we allow Mosques to be built here?” he asked the mostly ambulatory crowd, many of whom came expecting free refreshments. “And how about immigration? The new Arizona law isn’t nearly as tough as Mexico – and why shouldn’t we be?”

He then went on to criticize the Obama administration and Congressional Democrats, adding, “As long as any of them are left in positions of power, we can’t even hope to become like North Korea or Iran, especially when it comes to immigration or dealing with citizens who don’t know what’s best for the country. But with a solid Republican majority, there’s no reason we can’t elevate ourselves, both here at home and in the eyes of the world, to a level that will rival countries like Saudi Arabia and our increasingly entrepreneurial-influenced neighbor to the South.”

Gingrich, who called on all Americans to vote for political candidates, “committed to supporting the appropriate Amendments and clauses of the Constitution,” was received warmly by the crowd, who were unanimous in their praise of him, “and other nice young people who take the time to visit”.

International reaction to Gingrich’s comments was mixed.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon told reporters, “Listening to much of the rhetoric currently emanating from Mr. Gingrich and other Americans of like mind and values underscores, I believe, the need for the United States to take much stronger measures to stem the demand for illegal drugs.”

Adel A. Al-Jubeir, Saudi Ambassador to the United States, commented, “While we of course appreciate the overwhelming display of respect for our Kingdom demonstrated by the former Speaker, we remain troubled regarding his personal history and the uncivilized manner in which he has been known to treat his women. Men’s taking of wives is an integral part of any society, and treatment of them is often an indication of how a man will also handle his professional responsibilities and his other property.”

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