[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1702]
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CALL FOR TOLERANCE FOR ETHNIC AMERICANS OF ARAB AND SOUTH ASIAN DESCENT

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as the news media reported the 
attacks on New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, other 
attacks are also being reported by Americans on Americans who want 
immediate revenge. I am referring to incidence of hate crimes committed 
against Arab Americans, South Asians and other mistakenly identified 
individuals.
  In spite of the terrorist attacks on our country, our nation's motto 
has not changed; it is still ``Ex Pluribus Unum!'' that is, ``out of 
many one'', or a nation representing people from around the world. The 
City of Chicago has a thriving community of Arab Americans who are not 
all Muslims. Regardless of religion, all law-abiding citizens of 
Chicago and other communities deserve full protection of the law 
against all acts of intolerance. The principle of justice for all shall 
remain unchanged.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of any resolution addressing hate 
crimes within our border.

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