On the recordMarch 19, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on the horrific anti-Asian American sentiment that has been brewing in our country. Like all of you, I was heartbroken by this week's shooting in Georgia. This violent act of hate has no place in our country. While this tragedy deserves all our outrage and attention, it is important to remember that this was not an isolated incident. COVID-19 has worsened the racism and xenophobia our AAPI brothers and sisters face. Many elected officials have used the pandemic to fan the flames of hate, and now they refuse to accept the consequences of their actions. My district is home to over 10,000 Asian Americans. They make our community whole, and they do not deserve to live in fear because of hateful rhetoric that has spread across America. As President Biden has said, violence against Asian Americans is un- American, and it must stop. ____________________
