"The Muslims have, as everyone else says, the right to practice their religion and they have the right to construct a mosque at ground zero if they wish. What I am saying, though, is that they should listen to public opinion, they should listen to the deep wounds and anguish that this is causing to so many good people."

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Source: Peter King: Obama should ‘stop apologizing’ for NSA. www.washingtonpost.com. October 27, 2013.

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Peter King is a renowned sports journalist known for his in-depth analysis of football and insights into leadership and resilience in sports.

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