Gov. Little on Patriot Front incident in Coeur d'Alene
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Governor Brad Little released a statement about the Patriot Front incident in Coeur d' Alene Saturday.
Authorities arrested 31 members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front near an Idaho pride event Saturday after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.
In his statement Sunday, Governor Little said:
"Intimidation, scare tactics, and violence, has no place in our great state. All Americans should be able to peacefully express their constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech without the threat of violence. It is what has always set America apart from other nations. I thank the many, many Idahoans from across the political spectrum committed to peacefully demonstrating."
"I commend our brave men and women in law enforcement for their swift action in Coeur d'Alene this weekend. Their diligence and quick response help avoid a potentially terrible situation."
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