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HOLD MEMBERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLENT SPEECH
(Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the House resolution calling for the immediate censure of Representative Paul Gosar. Posting an edited video on social media depicting violence against another Member of this body is reprehensible.
Make no mistakes, violent speech breeds violent actions. On my third day of Congress, I learned exactly how dangerous words of leaders in this country can be. Allowing this type of dangerous messaging to go unchecked puts all of our lives at risk. Following the January 6 attacks, my family had to get security for our safety. I never imagined having to drop my kindergartner off at school with security in tow.
This routine brand of violence against women in politics is a direct attempt to silence us. We can hold different opinions and disagree, but violent hate speech is unacceptable in any party. Leaders in Congress must be held accountable for their actions.
Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this basic standard of conduct and join me in holding my colleague accountable.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 200
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