In case you missed it, here's what Mr. Steele said. It was late Friday at a fundraiser in Connecticut.

为免你曾错过这些评论，以下就是斯蒂尔所说的，这是周五晚在康涅狄格的资金筹集活动上说的。

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And they happen to have been in Afghanistan when they reacted and they condemned what Mr. Steele said.

他们对斯蒂尔的言论作出反应并提出谴责时，他们刚好就在阿富汗。

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said, in his words, "It is unfortunate that the president's star power has outshined tireless advocates who have made real achievements working towards peace and human rights."

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Speaking on MSNBC, Steele said the town hall meetings across the country are reflecting that debate.

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And even RNC Chair Michael Steele said that the speech empowered so many in so many ways.

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