'It is imperative for every member of this committee to make clear to the American people that we speak with one voice to reject dangerous conspiracy theories and racist and antisemitic ideology,' Rep. Jamie Raskin told his Republican colleagues.
in January. "That narrow focus puts real solutions out of reach—and imperils the universal right to seek refuge from danger."
In his letter, Raskin noted that Republicans have been given previous opportunities to condemn white supremacy. "On June 8, 2022, following the racially motivated Tops Supermarket mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, House Democrats passed H. Res. 1152, a resolution to condemn the 'Great Replacement' theory and affirm the commitment of the People's House to combating white supremacy and race hatred," wrote Raskin.
"As chairman, you have another opportunity to take a public stand against the deliberate amplification of dangerous racist rhetoric that has had deadly consequences in this country," he continued, referring to Comer.
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