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"Mr. Fieger compared the Orthodox rabbis to Nazis in early 1996,
'They're closer to Nazis than they think they are,' [Fieger] told The Detroit News."

"To protect himself from nuts like Cardinal Maida."
— Mr. Fieger on why Dr. Kevorkian had sought a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

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"Jesus is just some goofball that got nailed to the cross," Mr. Fieger said.

ll ...[Fieger) calls Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Muslim and Jewish
opponents of assisted suicide in Michigan 'religious fanatics.'

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Michigan's success is a testament in part to the contributions from its broad racial, ethnic, and religious
makeup. We are deeply concerned by your embrace of Geoffrey Fieger and his intolerant comments that
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Ms. Stabenow. you proudly told the Detroit News that your parents taught you "to respect everyone."
[3-20-99] But your public remarks suggest that you respect Gedffrey Fieger's views. Please understand
how hurtful these comments are to so many people in our state. We would appreciate if you would show
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The Detroit News columnist, George Weeks, recently reported, "Stabenow says Fieger contributed to her
1994 bid for governor." [3-16-99] The Oakland Press quoted you recently, "Geoff has to make his own
decisions, but I would welcome his support. He believes very passionately that the party should be open
to everyone and-I agree with him." [3-30-99]

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