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JERRY NADLER: As the New
Zealand attack showed,

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some hateful
ideological rhetoric

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that originates in
the United States

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is now used to inspire
terror worldwide.

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Unfortunately, in a time when
decisive leadership is needed,

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the president's rhetoric
fanned the flames with language

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that whether intentional or
not, may motivate and embolden

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white supremacist movements.

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We only need to look at the
perpetrators of violence

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and hate to see the impact
this rhetoric has had.

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For example, the
New Zealand shooter

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declared that he supports
President Trump quote,

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"as a symbol of renewed white
identity and common purpose,"

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close quote.

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Congress in recent
years has also

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failed to take
seriously the threat

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that white nationalism
and hate crimes pose.

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Last Congress, we did
not even hold hearings

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after the Charlottesville
Unite the Right rally

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or after the Tree of
Life synagogue shooting.

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And now we see witnesses
invited by the minority

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who openly associate
with purveyors of hate.

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White nationalism and
its proliferation online

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have real consequences.

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Americans have
died because of it.

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I did not call this
hearing so some

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may promote the very
messages we need to combat.

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We must together rebuke
those who seek to divide

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us through a message of hate.

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