WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A junior congresswoman from southern Illinois quoted Hitler outside of the U.S. Capitol during a rally in Washington D.C. Tuesday.
A Twitter user posted a video of the rally when during a speech, Rep. Mary Miller, R-IL of the 15th Congressional District said, "Hitler was right about one thing. He said whoever has the youth has the future."
Miller was sworn into her first term Sunday, Jan 3, 2021.
During his COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker condemned Miller's comments saying Miller should visit the Illinois Holocaust and Education Center if she was interested in history.
"I want to address the unfathomable and disgusting remarks the newest member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation made, Mary Miller," Pritkzer said.
"Let me be clear. Hitler got nothing right. This reprehensible rhetoric has no place in our politics. Illinois Republicans cannot allow this to stand and must condemn this vile, evil streak in their party."
Miller addressed her comments in a statement issued Friday, Jan 8, 2021.
"I sincerely apologize for any harm my words caused and regret using a reference to one of the most evil dictators in history to illustrate the dangers that outside influences can have on our youth," Miller said.
"This dark history should never be repeated and parents should be proactive to instill what is good, true, right, and noble into their children’s hearts and minds. While some are trying to intentionally twist my words to mean something antithetical to my beliefs, let me be clear: I'm passionately pro-Israel and I will always be a strong advocate and ally of the Jewish community. I’ve been in discussion with Jewish leaders across the country and am grateful to them for their kindness and forthrightness."
