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Hate Crimes Against Asians Must Stop

Floor Speech

By: Judy Chu
By: Judy Chu
Date: March 19, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Criminal Justice

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Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, eight lives were lost in Georgia this week when a gunman targeted three Asian-owned businesses. Six of these victims were Asian-American women.

I am heartbroken for all these lost souls, and I am heartbroken because this is just one of the latest in a string of attacks that have created fear throughout the Asian-American community.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been over 3,800 reported anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents. What started off as dirty looks and verbal assault has escalated into physical attacks that have become increasingly deadly.

There was Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year old man who died after being assaulted outside of his home, and Noel Quintana, whose face was slashed from ear to ear on a New York subway.

These attacks have been almost a daily tragedy, and they must stop. We must stand united against xenophobia and slurs like ``China virus'' and ``Kung flu,'' which we know put lives at risk, and we must work together to stop Asian hate.

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