Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, last March, as the COVID-19 pandemic first began to affect our day-to-day lives, the FBI warned that we could soon see a rise in hate crimes committed against Asian Americans. In this moment, President Trump could have tried to bring Americans together. That is not the path he chose. Instead, the President has poured gasoline on the fire, using terms like ``kung flu'' and ``China virus.'' The White House has stoked racial tensions and fed into our country's worst xenophobic impulses. From March until June of this year, our country saw more than 2,100 reported hate crimes targeting Asian Americans. More than 3 in 10 Asian Americans now say that they have been the subject of slurs or racist jokes since the start of this pandemic. These slurs and jokes aren't just words. They are actions designed to make Asian Americans feel less than equal, and they have no place in this country. But that is the reality of life in Donald Trump's America. This administration has tried to turn back the clock on racial equality. This administration has demeaned, belittled, and ostracized nearly every minority community. Today, the House is saying no more. We will not stand by as this administration attacks innocent men, women, and children of Asian descent. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this excellent resolution. {time} 0930”