Rick Scott Opposes Quran-Burning to Mark 9/11

Rick Scott, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, took aim at the Quran-burning event being led by Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville to mark the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Wednesday.

As an outsider fighting to turn our state around, my priority remains focused on creating jobs and getting Florida moving again, said Scott. But, as the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, anyone who seeks to lead this state has an obligation to speak out on an entirely different matter.

The eyes of the nation have turned to Florida and a small group here that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, said Scott. I sincerely ask the organizers to stop, reflect and change their plans.

I agree with General Petraeus. This kind of provocation is deeply wrong and even dangerous, added Scott. As this situation unfolds, Floridians of all faiths should come together and say this provocation doesnt reflect the values of our great state.