NEIGHBORHOOD CHAT TRANSCRIPT
Thursday, May 31, 2001
Speaker: Congressman Peter King
Thu May 31, 2001 07:54:18 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Welcome to our chat session sponsored by Hofstra University and the Herald Community newspapers. I am Dr. Feldman of Hofstra's Political Science Department. The Congressman is now online.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:54:31 PM> MODMSG suzanne:do you think mcveigh should be granted a stay for an unlimited amount of time?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:55:06 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: McVeigh should be granted a stay until the court is satisfied that all the evidence has been turned over...
Thu May 31, 2001 07:55:33 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and examined and it is clear that there is no basis for a new trial.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:55:44 PM> MODMSG Marco: What is the current mood of the Congress like after the Jim Jeffords "event"?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:56:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The republicans are still in shock...
Thu May 31, 2001 07:56:45 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: but it is still close enough in the Senate for Bush to advance his program. It will be just be a little tougher to get it done.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:56:48 PM> MODMSG pumpkin: Congressman, You seemed to work well with the Clinton White House. How do you feel you will do with the new president?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:57:13 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Actually, so far, I am getting along pretty well with President Bush?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:57:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: We have had several meetings on the Irish peace process and immigration?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:57:40 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: And we have coordinated our efforts.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:57:45 PM> MODMSG Marco: What is your take on the so-called energy crisis facing the nation?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:58:21 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It is not yet a crises but it is important that we construct more refineries and power plants?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:58:27 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and also push conservation.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:58:36 PM> MODMSG Suzanne: what do you think about the recent actions of Jenna Bush, should her parents being doing more to control her?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:58:57 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: That is really a private matter for the Bush family.
Thu May 31, 2001 07:58:58 PM> MODMSG Ethel: How do you think President Bush is handling the Irish situation and how is he different than Pres. Clinton?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:59:28 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: So far, President Bush has shown that he is committed to the Irish peace process...
Thu May 31, 2001 07:59:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and will continue President Clinton's policies?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:59:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The main difference is in their style?
Thu May 31, 2001 07:59:59 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Clinton was totally engaged personally?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:00:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: While Bush is delegating it to Colin Powell?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:00:37 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Actually, I just came back from Northern Ireland today. I was there with John McCain?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:00:55 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: And we emphasized to all of the parties, including the Prime Minister and the President of Ireland?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:01:05 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: that there will be no change in policy.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:01:07 PM> MODMSG Walter: I understand you've completed your second novel "Deliver Us From Evil". Why did you choose to include so many real-life events and personalities?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:01:39 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The book is obviously is a novel but includes many actual events from the Irish peace process?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:01:54 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and impeachments which I thought it was better for everyone to write as a novel?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:02:14 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: rather than as being entirely factual. That will protect the guilty and the innocent.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:02:16 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: How do you think Senator Clinton has done in her first few months in office?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:02:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Actually she is working very hard and her office is working very closely with mine on issues that are?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:02:56 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: not partisan or philosophical.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:02:59 PM> MODMSG pumpkin: If you could achieve only one more thing during your current term, what would it be?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:03:33 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Find at least a reasonably acceptable solution to the prescription drug process.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:03:36 PM> MODMSG Marco: How do you feel about the current economic situation - not only nationwide, but that of New York? What do you think has to be done to lift consumer spirits?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:01 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The economy is slowing down somewhat but it is still basically strong...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: it is probably stronger in New York than in the rest of the country?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Hopefully, the tax cut will boost consumer spirits.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:34 PM> MODMSG Ann Margaret: Who do you think was the most successful US president?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:52 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:04:53 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Do you plan to meet with former President Clinton anytime soon?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:05:28 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I have spoken with him on the phone and expect to meet with him sometime within the next few months.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:05:30 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Like the Clinton Administration did, should the Bush Administration take a more active role in Israeli / Palestinian events?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:06:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Unfortunately, I don't think the US can play a significant role in the short run, in the Middle East?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:06:31 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It will take at least several months for the parties to be in a position where U.S. assistance would serve a positive purpose.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:06:34 PM> MODMSG Lanny: Peter, what do you think the major challenges are for Long Island are over the next 5 years - what initiatives are you or others doing to address these.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:07:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Probably the main issue will be property taxes...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:07:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I support increasing the Federal government's payments for disabled children?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:07:29 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: which is a large part of the property tax bill.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:07:36 PM> MODMSG Marco: What would be a "reasonaly acceptable solution" to the prescription drug crisis to you?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:08:08 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: To make prescription drugs affordable for lower and middle income senior citizens?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:08:22 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and to families faced with catastrophic health expenses.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:08:23 PM> MODMSG csilipino: what do you think the solution is to the rising cost of gas?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:09:12 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: More refineries and getting oil from countries in the Caspian Sea area.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:09:18 PM> MODMSG McBride: Do you think there will ever be a President Peter King, or Governor or ??? What are your long term plans?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:09:50 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: If there is a President King, everyone should sell their U.S. bonds. I'm lucky to be where I am.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:09:52 PM> MODMSG Suzanne: do you think janet reno will be florida's next governor?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:10:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I hope not.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:10:02 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment as Congressman?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:10:37 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Honestly representing middle-income families.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:10:12 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Would you agree that the electoral college should be abolished or still serves the same function that the founding fathers wanted?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:10:59 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The Electoral College is not perfect, but I would not change it.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:11:01 PM> MODMSG csilipino: what do you foresee the role of the military in resolution of foreign matters? As a member of the Armed Services this concerns me very much
Thu May 31, 2001 08:11:29 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: U.S. military should only be used when America's national interests are at stake?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:11:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: and U.S. troops should always be under the command of Americans.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:11:43 PM> MODMSG Lanny: What do you think the US role should be in the African AIDs problem?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:12:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Increased financial and sharing all medical and scientific data.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:12:17 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you think that President Bush is using his current view on gas prices to force his plans of Alaska and domestic development of oil resources?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:13:05 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: No. I think that Bush's philosophy on increasing petroleum supplies is his honest and consistent view.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:13:07 PM> MODMSG Gary: What are you doing with your tax refund?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:13:34 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Probably put it in the bank.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:13:35 PM> MODMSG Marco: Congressman, how did you first become interested in politics? How did you first break into it?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:13:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I just became interested in politics as a kid?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:06 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It was the ultimate competitive sport?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:27 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I broke into politics by joining the local Republican club and hoping for a break.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:28 PM> MODMSG Ethel: did you agree with President Bush's tax plan?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:33 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:35 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: What was your first elected position?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Hempstead town councilman in 1977.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:14:50 PM> MODMSG Dan: Can the average citizen do anything to help promote peace in the mid-east or northern Ireland?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:15:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes, by showing an interest and letting their member of Congress and Senator know they are interested?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:15:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Unfortunately, many Congressmen and Senators think that the public has no interest in foreign affairs.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:15:52 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: How do you think the Republicans will fare in Nassau County in the next election considering the fiscal crisis?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:16:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It will be a tough fight, but the Republicans can win if they lay out a coherent fiscal program.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:16:30 PM> MODMSG Marco: Why did you vote against impeachment of former President Clinton?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:16:57 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Because I strongly believed that whatever offenses he was guilty of?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:17:25 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: did not meet the constitutional requirements of being a 'high crime' comparable to treason or bribery.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:17:27 PM> MODMSG Lanny: What is your view of the taxation of Internet commerce?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:17:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I don't think it should be ruled out.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:17:43 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: How do you define "compassionate conservatism" ?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:18:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Being tough and consistent but giving a break to someone who genuinely needs it.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:18:27 PM> MODMSG Ethel: You are always great on Hardball with Chris Matthews - do you think you will be on sometime soon?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:18:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: If Chris wants his ratings to go back up.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:18:44 PM> MODMSG Walter: What do you think Congress will eventually approve of as an Education Bill?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:19:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The Education Bill will definitely be a middle ground, moderate bill?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:19:33 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: with a lot of influence from President Bush and Ted Kennedy... for better or worse.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:19:34 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Now that the tax plan has been passed what do you see as the next big issue the House will undertake?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:20:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: The Education Bill will definitely pass within the next month...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:20:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: And then we will have to address the energy issue.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:20:16 PM> MODMSG Ethel: What are your feelings on campaign finance reform?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:20:46 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I oppose the Shays-Meehan Bill...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:20:59 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: because I believe it restricts freedom of speech?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:21:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I support full and immediate disclosure of all contributions?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:21:40 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: My main worry is that by restricting contributions, you can give too much power to the media?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:21:59 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: such as The Herald and Newsday.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:03 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you think elected officials have both public and private lifes or that they both are merged together? Please comment on Mayor Guiliani's marriage
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:37 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I think that private life should be kept private unless the elected official?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: makes his family a part of his campaigns?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:54 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: As for Rudy?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:58 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Rudy is Rudy.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:22:59 PM> MODMSG Lanny: What do you think should happen in the Microsoft case - split them up or not?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:23:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: No, don't split it up.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:23:21 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Do you think your book will be made into a movie?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:23:39 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: If movie producers want an Academy Award....
Thu May 31, 2001 08:23:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It will become a movie.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:23:49 PM> MODMSG Marco: How is your relationship with former Congressman and Long Island ally Rick Lazio? Would you like to see him back in the public sector?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:24:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Rick is doing very well in his new job...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:24:38 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I wish him well and he certainly would be a welcome addition, if he came back into public life.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:24:40 PM> MODMSG pumpkin: How would a college student apply for an internship in your office?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:25:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Send a letter and resume to my office: 1003 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, 11762.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:25:20 PM> MODMSG stacey2: Congressman Joseph Crowley recently joined you and Governor Pataki in the short-term extension which will give many immigrants more time to become US citizens. How will you get the word out to these immigrants, about this extension?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:25:41 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Primarily through the media.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:25:48 PM> MODMSG Marco: What do you feel it takes to be a good congressman?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Great intelligence...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: patience and luck.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:13 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you think we should intervene in the California energy crisis and do you think this decision will come to haunt Republicans in the 2002 midterm elections?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: We should not intervene...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:45 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I think the correctness of this decision will be clear by 2002.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:26:55 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Does the Long Island delegation work together
Thu May 31, 2001 08:27:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:27:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Five members of congress from Long Island meet on a regular basis, talk almost every day and?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:27:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: work very closely together on Long Island and New York State issues.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:27:44 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you consider yourself more of a legislator (creating laws and constiuent work) or more a politician (fundraising etc.)?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:28:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I hope I am a better legislator than a fundraiser because?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:28:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I raise so little money. But contributions are always welcome.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:28:28 PM> MODMSG Walter: Congressman, would you like to take this opportunity to make a major announcement of any kind?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:28:50 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Just that I am alive and well and jet lagged.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:28:52 PM> MODMSG davidkova: Freeport Electric has for 30 years sent diesel exhaust, a known carcinogen, into Merrick, Bellmore and other surrounding communities? Democrat Henry Waxman proposed the Clean Smokestacks of 2001 that would effectively shut down this plant, which has no pollution controls? Would you support the Clean Smokestacks Act and would you consider marching with Merrick residents June 16 in a protest against the plant?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:29:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I would prefer to work with Freeport official than to march?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:29:49 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: That is usually a more effective way of getting things done.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:29:49 PM> MODMSG Ann Margaret: I?m impressed with your techno-savvy. Do you think Napster should continue to operate?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:30:40 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: No. In fact my friend, Jimmy Breslin, told me that if Frank Sinatra were alive, he would break the legs of the guys running Napster?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:30:50 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: But, I am glad you are impressed.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:30:51 PM> MODMSG Lanny: My daughter wants to know if you think you are a good congressman?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:31:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I am the best.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:31:05 PM> MODMSG Suzanne: who would play "you" in the movie
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:01 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Pierce Brosnan and Arnold, or maybe, Liam Neeson.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:05 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Do you think Nassau should implement a law like Suffolk and Westchester to ban talking on cell phones while driving?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:36 PM> MODMSG hofmktstu: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Hopefully, still alive.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:32:52 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you think New York State should intervene in the County's fiscal crisis?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:33:18 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I think NYS should continue it's current role?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:33:23 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: but not go any further?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:33:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Ultimately, Nassau County will have to do the job itself.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:33:48 PM> MODMSG gary: What`s currently being done about the West Nile Virus?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:34:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Local health officials are monitoring the situation and preparing to spray when necessary.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:34:31 PM> MODMSG Ann Margaret: Are you related to Steven King, by any chance? I can see a resemblance..and both of you successful writers.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:34:58 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: No. But he wishes he were as good a writer as I am.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:35:02 PM> MODMSG Ethel: I want to thank you for your work in getting money for the Freeport nautical mile - it looks great!!
Thu May 31, 2001 08:35:18 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I agree, it does look great...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:35:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: And I will continue to try to get funding for all local communities in Nassau County.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:35:48 PM> MODMSG Lori: How do you feel your stand on gun control reflects the feelings of your constituency
Thu May 31, 2001 08:36:20 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: All pollings show that a significant majority of voters in my district support?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:36:32 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: reasonable restrictions on the acquisitions of guns.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:36:35 PM> MODMSG Lanny: On a serious note - what do you think of missile defense system, especially as it pertains to the ABM treaty?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:37:06 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I believe that we should continue research on a missile defense system?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:37:19 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Hopefully, we can work this out with the Russians?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:38:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: But, if not, we should withdraw from the ABM Treaty if we believe that the technology will work?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:38:24 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: We need this protection against countries such as North Korea, Iran and Iraq.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:38:28 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you miss having a Senator 'Amato?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:39:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes. Senator D'Amato was a great fighter for New York and especially for Long Island, and he is a good friend.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:39:04 PM> MODMSG Ethel: What do you plan to do the 'modernize' Social Security?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:39:35 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I think we should consider allowing some percentage of Social Security going into?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:39:42 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: private investment?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:40:12 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: But, before any action is taken, a complete analysis of all the fiscal implications must be completed.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:40:14 PM> MODMSG Marco: Whats your take on this past year's election mishap?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:41:03 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It was, hopefully, a one-time occurrence but it should be a wake-up call that we should modernize our voting machines...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:41:21 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It is unacceptable for machines to have a built-in error rate?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:41:43 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I am supporting legislation with Senator McCain to bring this about.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:41:45 PM> MODMSG Robert T: What are your feelings about afordable housing on Lng Island?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:42:00 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Housing costs are extremely high...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:42:17 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Some progress is being made and we should try to bring about more.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:42:19 PM> MODMSG Lori: How do you feel a potentially more conservative supreme court will handle the abortion issue
Thu May 31, 2001 08:43:04 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: If two judges, similar to Scalia, are appointed, Roe v Wade would be, at least, modified.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:43:07 PM> MODMSG betty: China seems not to care about the proliferation of goods we are buying from them. How do you feel about their stand on the spy plane incident?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:43:47 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I opposed permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with China because...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:43:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: of their human rights policies?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:44:25 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I am even more opposed now because of China's disgraceful conduct with our plane and its crew.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:44:26 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Away from Long Island for a moment - do you think that upstate New York's economy was as bad as First Lady Hillary Clinton made it at to be while she was campaigning for Senate?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:44:39 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: No...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:45:05 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I believe the economy is improving upstate but the voters were angry that it was not improving quickly enough and...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:45:15 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Mrs. Clinton took advantage of that feeling.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:45:18 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you think President George W. Bush will be as respected as his father?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:45:30 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I certainly hope so?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:10 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Presidents Bush -- father and son -- both have integrity and a respect for the Office of President.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:11 PM> MODMSG Lanny: Do you feel the house is prepared to deal cooperatively with the new Senate majority?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:21 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Yes...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:26 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: And we have no choice?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:31 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: In some ways...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:58 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: having the Senate controlled by the Democrats takes some of the pressure off, and makes it easier to negotiate.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:46:27 PM> MODMSG Gary: Who should pay for new stadiums for our local pro baseball, football, hockey,etc. teams?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:47:25 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: It depends on the area. Whenever possible, private money should be put in...
Thu May 31, 2001 08:47:53 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: But it is also important to realize that professional teams have a very strong and tangible value to a community?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:48:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: Look what happened when the Dodgers left Brooklyn.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:48:11 PM> MODMSG LONG LIVE KING: Do you agree with President Bush that there is no need for social security?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:48:38 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: President Bush never said that there is no need for Social Security. He wants to strengthen it.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:48:44 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: This will be the last question.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:48:48 PM> MODMSG Ethel: Are you a Mets or a Yankee fan?
Thu May 31, 2001 08:49:09 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: As a matter of morality and religion, and common decency, I am a Mets fan.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:49:44 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I want to thank all of you for putting up with me and do not hesitate to contact my office, since I am always in need of advice and suggestions.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:50:22 PM> SPEAKER SPEAKER_Peter King: I want to also thank Hofstra University and Herald Community Newspapers for making this chat possible and for making me appear to be literate.
Thu May 31, 2001 08:50:26 PM> MODMSG MODERATOR: Thank you all for coming to the Neighborhood Chat. Be sure to join us for our next chat on June 21.
