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Napolitano Condemns Violence by White Supremacists in Charlottesville

August 14, 2017

(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano issued the following statement condemning the violence carried out by white supremacists following protests in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend:

"We grieve with the people of Charlottesville and communities across our nation in the aftermath of this weekend's disturbing events. Our hearts go out to the victims' families, and we pray for swift recovery of those injured. I condemn this act of domestic terrorism and the actions by white supremacists, who sought to stoke fear with hatred and bigotry. Their words and tactics, rooted in racial discrimination, counter our ideals as Americans. We will not give in to their intimidation. We will always overcome hate with love and acceptance."

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