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    Illinois Rep. Mary Miller apologizes for using Hitler reference in speech, but blames others for trying to twist her words

    by Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune Jan 08, 2021 2 minutes

    CHICAGO — Facing increasing calls for her resignation after citing Adolf Hitler in a recent speech, newly inaugurated Downstate Illinois U.S. Rep. Mary Miller apologized Friday and said she regretted using the reference while blaming others for “intentionally trying to twist my words.”

    Miller, only days into office, received condemnation from Republicans and Democrats alike as well as Jewish anti-defamation groups for referencing the Nazi master

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