[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 200 (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              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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