Hunter warns Columbia University Cancel Invitation to Iranian President        September 22, 2007 Mackinac Island, MI...Congressman Duncan Hunter issued astatement this morning from Mackinac Island directed to Columbia University."To host the leader of Iran when he supports terrorists that are movingdeadly roadside bombs across the Iraqi border to be used against Americantroops is a slap in the face for the entire 165,000 men and women in Iraqand to those that have served before them," said Hunter. "If President Lee Bollinger follows through with this hosting of the leaderof Iran, I will move in Congress to cut off every single type of FederalFunding to Columbia University.  If the left-wing leaders of academia willnot support our troops, they, in the very least, should not support ouradversaries." "This event, following the slanderous action of MoveOn.org, depictingGeneral Petraeus as "General Betray Us," in the New York Times representsthe emergence of the extreme left-wing in American politics."    Concluding, "I think it is time for the Democrat party to denounce thisfringe element in their party," said Hunter.(((For additional information or comments, contact Roy Tyler, NationalCommunications Director)))Cell (928) 941-1079 or Email roy@gohunter08.comFor additional Presidential campaign information visit www.GoHunter08.com####