Last year when I heard at the highest levels of government, those people used racist slurs like China virus to spread xenophobia and cast blame on innocent communities. It was all too familiar. Comments like these only build upon the legacy of racism, anti-Asian sentiment, and insensitivity that seeks to divide our nation.
Doris Matsui: “Last year when I heard at the highest levels of government, those people used racist slurs like China virus to spread…”
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Congresswoman Matsui spoke about the impact of racist language used by government officials and its contribution to anti-Asian sentiment.
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