Kansas Representative Apologizes For Nude Swim
Associated Press - Mon 08:28 AM 08/20/2012
Kevin Yoder stripped his clothes off and swam in the Sea of Galilee
A conservative congressman representing Kansas has apologized for any offense caused by his naked swim in the Sea of Galilee last summer.
Politico reported Sunday that freshman U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder was among 20 lawmakers and staff who swam at the holy site during a fact-finding trip to Israel last August. Yoder was the only one not wearing clothes.
Yoder says that he is "incredibly remorseful" and apologized for any embarrassment he has caused. He said it was dark and that he was only in the water for about 10 seconds.
Politico says the FBI is investigating but does not say why. It is not clear if Yoder broke any laws or if his actions generated complaints.
Yoder is unopposed for re-election in Kansas' 3rd District.
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SalinaSenior
Monday 20 August 2012 11:53 Report this comment
He is an embarrassment and needs to go. It is good to see him wasting our taxes on a "fact-finding" vacation.
t-bone
Monday 20 August 2012 14:26 Report this comment
what an idiot