Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on House Resolution 719:

“I’m voting yes. The Resolution repeatedly condemns all political violence, extremism and hatred in unequivocal terms. It’s a very positive thing to get our Colleagues, Republicans and Democrats alike, on record condemning these dangerous forces when we hear so many outrageous calls to polarization, demonization, censorship, hatred, violence and division, often coming from the highest levels of government where we should expect ethically and morally grounded leadership.

“We should overlook whatever surplus verbiage is contained in this Resolution designed to make the vote difficult for Democrats. We cannot fall for that obvious political trap and should rise above it. It is essential that we come together as Americans to condemn each and every episode of political violence.

“I’m voting yes to join the central call upon all Americans ‘to reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans,’ to condemn the brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk ‘and all forms of political violence,’ to commend the law enforcement officers involved in the case and to extend deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children and to pray for their comfort, peace and healing.”

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