White House keeps heat on ABC's Maher

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White House criticizes Bill Maher's comments about U.S. military actions.
Maher suggested flying planes into buildings isn't cowardly, unlike cruise missile attacks.
Maher apologized, but backlash continues with some ABC affiliates not airing his show.
White House press secretary Ari Fleischer called Maher's remarks 'terrible'.
Fleischer emphasized the need for thoughtful speech during wartime.
Fleischer compared Maher's comments to intolerant statements about Arabs and Muslims.
President Bush has urged the public to avoid intolerant remarks post-9/11.

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