Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 19, 2019
So it's really important to put this--to acknowledge that these acts are not just acts of hate; they're political acts intended to have a political effect.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes that hate crimes are politically motivated actions.

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