Mr. Speaker. I yield myself 3 minutes. Mr. Speaker. many Members. in this body have expressed disgust when we hear about crimes based on prejudice. From the murder in Portland. OR. of a black immigrant from Ethiopia to the burning of a synagogue in my district in Brooklyn. we have seen an explosion of attacks based on bias and prejudice. This legislation is an opportunity to begin the counterattack against crimes based on hate. By voting for this legislation. Congress is saying "We will not tolerate fear and prejudice in America." There are disturbing signs that the number of hate crimes has skyrocketed in this country.
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