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Politicians, community leaders denounce Rep. Peter King's use of derogatory term

During a discussion on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Congressman Peter King used the word "Japs" when discussing Donald Trump's stance on national security issues.
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., arrives to speak during the International Association of Fire Fighters Presidential Forum at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, March 10, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/AP)
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., arrives to speak during the International Association of Fire Fighters Presidential Forum at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, March 10, 2015. 

Elected officials and Asian-American community leaders are denouncing a Republican congressman's use of a derogatory term to describe Japanese individuals.