Barry blames media for distorting his views. Cites civil rights record. "Media, we're not falling for it."
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Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012Barry says his job is "to fight for jobs, jobs, jobs" for DC residents. "We welcome each and every" person "regardless of ethnic group."—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
Except, you know, those dirty Asian shopowners and Filipino nurses.
Update: More tweets from NBC4 reporter Tom Sherwood:
Eleanor Holmes Norton calls on Barry to apologize and avoid racial references in talking jobs, etc.—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
Norton says Filipino nurses "don't deserve to be insulted."—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
Barry refuses to respond to norton criticism, says media fanning flames.—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
Barry reconvenes hearing, blames media for making him a target.—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
Barry says DC a melting pot he welcomes.—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012
"Certain members of the media have an agenda…"—
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood) April 26, 2012