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On the recordNovember 16, 2016
I join my colleague, Congressman Cicilline, and 158 others in urging President-elect Trump to dismiss the notion of Steve Bannon as being stationed outside the Oval Office. I have been deeply disturbed by the increase in hate speech and intimidation directed at people based on color, religion, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as outbreaks of violence. Oregon's largest school district just sent a message home with the children dealing with families because of the problems there and the need to unite to prevent further activity. One thing we can all agree on is that the protection of all our citizens, especially our children, is not a partisan issue. Violence and destruction of public property accomplishes nothing. I hope we can agree to send a loud, direct, forceful, and clear message rejecting intimidation, harassment, and hate speech; and we can start by rejecting Steve Bannon. ____________________
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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