Following "incendiary comments" made by Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, recorded by The Tahlequah Daily Press which has drawn national attention, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat issued the following release.
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Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after news reports and speaking with Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, about incendiary comments he made at a town hall meeting on Friday.
“Senator Woods and I have spoken, and I made it clear that his remarks were reprehensible and inappropriate,” Pro Tem Treat said. “I am of the belief that all people are image-bearers of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. His remarks were not in any way reflective of myself, the Senate Republican caucus, Senate leadership or the Senate overall. In my opinion, he had a serious lapse of judgment and it has distracted from the mission and good work we are attempting to advance on behalf of all Oklahomans.”