Chris Sununu: “I support S. Res. 133, a resolution expressing the Senate's condemnation of acts of bigotry and violence against Arab…”

“I support S. Res. 133, a resolution expressing the Senate's condemnation of acts of bigotry and violence against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans. I am pleased to join the Senior Senator from Illinois, Mr. Durbin, and the Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. Feingold, in sponsoring this resolution in the Senate. I would like to thank them for their leadership on this issue, along with the other Senators from both sides of the aisle who have joined us as cosponsors. And I would also like to thank Chairman Hatch, Ranking Member Leahy, and the members of the Judiciary Committee for their favorable action on the resolution. Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans contribute greatly to American society. Many serve honorably in the armed services and as law enforcement officials. Like all law-abiding Americans, they deserve respect for their civil rights and civil liberties. This resolution condemns bias-motivated acts against members of these communities and calls upon Federal and local law enforcement to prosecute any criminal violations. Regrettably, after the September 11 attacks and more recently after the start of military action in Iraq, acts of bigotry and violence against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans have increased.”