“I oppose discrimination against anyone based on inherent characteristics like ethnicity, race, sex or any other attribute over which a person has no control,” Brooks said.
Congressman Mo Brooks said he voted against the House Resolution condoning bigotry and hatred because it ignored discrimination against white Americans and Christians.
“Quite frankly, I am shocked the Socialist Democrats who sponsored H.Res. 183 refused to similarly condemn discrimination against Caucasian-Americans and Christians. Christians are mentioned in the text of the resolution when discussing how Americans across all faiths “have a stake in fighting anti-Semitism [and] have a stake in fighting every form of bigotry and hatred against people based on religion, race, or place of birth and origin.”
In response, Omar said:"Our democracy is built on debate, Congresswoman! I should not be expected to have allegiance/pledge support to a foreign country in order to serve my country in Congress or serve on committee. The people of the 5th elected me to serve their interest. I am sure we agree on that!"
Representative Chip Roy added: “This is a sham cover vote designed to avoid dealing with a rogue member. Tonight, I voted NO on this resolution but will continue to strongly oppose anti-Semitism and religious hatred.”
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