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Rep. Arrington: We’re Condemning Using the Place of Origin to Distinguish COVID Instead of Lawlessness & Violence Ravaging Our Cities?

Washington, September 16, 2020


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Transcript: 

 

Rep. Arrington: “Madam Speaker, I cannot believe that this week, under the leadership of my colleagues on the Democrat side under Speaker Pelosi, we are actually going to vote on a resolution condemning people for using the place of origin to distinguish this novel virus. 

 

“We are going to use our time and the formal declaration of this great body to do that instead of condemning the lawlessness and the violence that is ravaging our once great American cities?

 

“I think that’s unacceptable by all standards. And I think we have plenty of opportunity to stand with our law enforcement officers who risk their lives, the law abiding citizens who are having their rights trampled, and “say no more”. 

 

“I’ve got the David Dorn Act and the Patrick Underwood Act. Both men died in cold blood by these violent protestors. And this would increase penalties and accountability for the folks who would consider even thinking about doing that in the future. And we also have a resolution to condemn this lawlessness. I hope my colleagues can join me on that. Thank you, Madam Speaker.”