Americans have the right to expect that their government will swiftly and effectively respond to crime In our communities. Part of that effective response must be a recognition of the special consequences of crimes of hate and violence. It does not matter whether those Americans are AfricanAmerican. Hispanic. Native American or Asian/Pacific American. It does not matter if they are Protestant. Catholic. Buddh:t. Muslim. or Jewish. It does not matter whether they are men or women. gay or straight. immigrants or nativeborn Americans. All Americans are owed the assurance that the law will act to protect them and their rights. Crimes of hatred and bigotry tear at the fabric of communities across this country.
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