Controversy over Rep. Walberg's remarks on Gaza conflict
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Video shows Rep. Tim Walberg suggesting nuclear weapons be used against Gaza, saying "Get it over quick" like "Nagasaki and Hiroshima."
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib denounced the comments as "disgusting and disgraceful" and calling for "genocide of Palestinians."
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Walberg's spokesman did not dispute video but said remarks were a "metaphor" for Israel swiftly eliminating Hamas.
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Other Democrats including State Sen. Darrin Camilleri called for Walberg's resignation over the remarks.
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Rep. Elissa Slotkin said the remarks were "reprehensible" and that Walberg should "take back his comments."