Rep. Craig Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution Vote

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote for H.Res.719.

 “I have always condemned political violence in the strongest possible terms – just as I did last week, following the killing of Charlie Kirk. And in June, after the murders of my friends Melissa and Mark Hortman. Political violence is a grave threat to our democracy.

“As Members of Congress, we have a responsibility to lead our country through this incredibly difficult time and that means working to unite, not further divide us. While I strongly disagree with Charlie Kirk’s views and wholeheartedly reject his hateful and divisive rhetoric – including toward people of color, immigrants and LGBTQ+ families like my own – free speech is a fundamental right in our nation.

“I firmly believe that now more than ever, we must unite to denounce political violence in all its forms. It is going to take all of us coming together to restore civility to our politics and that starts here in the United States Congress.” 

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