Quote of the Day: Louisiana Rep Suggests Hara-Kiri to BP Exec

Jared Keller 38 Views Jun 17, 2010
"Mr. Stearns asked Mr. McKay to resign. Well, in the Asian culture we do things differently. During the samurai days, we just give you a knife and ask to you commit hara-kiri. My constituents are still debating on what they want me to ask you to do."

- Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, "one of the most soft-spoken members of Congress," joining Rep. Cliff Stearns's call for BP America President Lamar McKay to resign

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  • Hara Kiri, Simon, White, and Fausset, Los Angeles Times
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