House Reps Condemn Free Speech Rally in Charlottesville

Washington, D.C. - August 14, 2017 (The Ponder News) -- Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement condemning the Free Speech rally in Charlottesville, Virginia:

“I am deeply saddened and revolted by the hate and violence taking place in Charlottesville, and am praying for the victim killed and others injured. The racist and anti-Semitic views embraced by white supremacists have no place in our nation And the riots and theft and police attacks and interfering in a peaceful rally by the BLM also do not have a place in our nation.
and do not reflect core American values of equality and religious freedom. We are all created in the image of God, and I strongly condemn such detestable views against fellow human beings. I thank the many brave law enforcement officers responding to the violence today. I am also extremely saddened to hear that two were killed in a Virginia State Police helicopter crash in the Charlottesville area this afternoon. My prayers are with their families and the law enforcement community as they mourn this loss."

Representative Gene Green (D-TX) stated:

“I stand with the rest of America and condemn the actions of the white supremacist groups that were responsible for the violence this weekend. Okay. Now, why didn't you include the BLM and ANTIFA's violence as well? Is it okay for them to instigate and attack just because they didn't murder anyone? The actions that took place in Charlottesville do not reflect the values that America stands for and should not be tolerated. Racism, bigotry, and hate have no place in our country and we must continue to disavow the white supremacists But not the BLM? that were responsible for the violence. My thoughts are with the families of Heather Heyer, the two Virginia State Troopers who tragically died defending justice, and the city of Charlottesville.”

Congressman Griffith said, “I am appalled by the displays of racism and hate in Charlottesville this past weekend. The idea of white supremacy is contrary to our belief, as Virginians and Americans, that all men and women are created equal. That's right. All men are created equal. If the BLM can do it, so can the KKK. Again, where is your condemnation for the BLM who were at the rally instigating the violence? I condemn this bigotry and the violence it inspired that caused death and injury. The victims of Saturday’s car attack are in my thoughts and prayers.

"I also mourn the two Virginia state troopers killed in the helicopter crash. They made the ultimate sacrifice as part of law enforcement’s effort to prevent violence and protect innocent lives from the forces of hate this past weekend.”

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