During a 2003 interview, Marcy Kaptur, a Democratic Congresswoman from Ohio, made controversial comments comparing Osama bin Laden and the United States’ war against terrorism with the Founding Fathers of the American Revolution. Her remarks have recently resurfaced, drawing criticism from Republicans, including her Republican challenger, Derek Merrin. Kaptur’s comments have sparked debate about the nature of religious extremism and the role of the United States in the Middle East.