Marcy Kaptur: “There is no room for bias-motivated or hate crimes against fellow Americans. As America fights to defend the values of…”

“There is no room for bias-motivated or hate crimes against fellow Americans. As America fights to defend the values of tolerance and freedom abroad, we must also work vigorously to ensure these values are protected at home. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 256, condemning bigotry and violence against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South Asian Americans and Sikh Americans. The resolution is straightforward. It acknowledges the contributions to our Nation that have been made by Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans. This measure notes that members of these groups have served honorably in our military and in law enforcement, working every day to protect the American people. The measure also affirms that we as a Congress are concerned by the incidents of bias-motivated crimes against Muslim Americans, Sikh Americans, Arab Americans and South Asian Americans. And we condemn any acts of bigotry or violence directed against Americans of these groups.”