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Guy Whitey Corngood

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61. The clergy guy is out because people were rightfully pissed. And that's a good thing.

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 01:12 PM

Jan 2013

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Presidential Inaugural Committee said the committee was "not aware of Pastor Giglio’s past comments at the time of his selection and they don’t reflect our desire to celebrate the strength and diversity of our country at this Inaugural."

"Pastor Giglio was asked to deliver the benediction in large part for his leadership in combating human trafficking around the world. As we now work to select someone to deliver the benediction, we will ensure their beliefs reflect this administration’s vision of inclusion and acceptance for all Americans," said spokesperson Addie Whisenant.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/10/louie-giglio-anti-gay-obama-inauguration_n_2448796.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

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Hint: The poet slot in the inauguration is far more important than the clergy guy. patrice Jan 2013 #5

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The clergy guy is out because people were rightfully pissed. And that's a good thing. Guy Whitey Corngood Jan 2013 #61

I'm glad. Especially since the WH appears to have listened to the valid affected cohort on this. nt patrice Jan 2013 #63

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