Jerry Nadler actually said...

"We are here today to address the horrific rise in violence, harassment, and discrimination against Asian Americans that is surging across the country."

"It is important to recognize that this surge did not spontaneously arise only out of fears regarding the coronavirus pandemic."

"These are our neighbors, friends, family members, constituents, and fellow Americans."

"Distressingly, one of the largest increases in the country of hatred and violence against Asian Americans has occurred in my own congressional district in New York City."