Rep. Scott Garrett Denounces Donald Trump Over Sexist Comments

GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Rep. Scott Garrett decried recent comments by Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.

Garrett said that Trump's comments regarding women and are "inexcusable." The Republican nominee has angered many people in his own party, with some calling him to quit the race.

"You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them," Trump said. "It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything."

Garrett released the following statement regarding the 2016 Presidential election. He denounced Trump while praising Mike Pence.

"I am appalled that he would brag about violating a woman's physical boundaries. As a husband and father of two daughters, I denounce his comments and the behavior that it incites," Garrett said. "I believe that Mike Pence would be the best nominee for the Republican Party to defeat Hillary Clinton."

Garrett's Fifth District opponent, Democrat Josh Gottheimer, a former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, attacked portions of Garrett's voting record on women. He said Garrett is just a "quieter version of Trump."

"He certainly has spent his career voting against women. Whether it's weaker penalties for sexual assault or voting against the Violence Against Women Act, or denying women the right to choose when they've been raped, Garrett is just a quieter version of Trump," Gottheimer said in a statement. "It's why Garrett endorsed Trump months ago, has consistently defended him."

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