Pelosi Statement on Chairman King’s Hearings

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community’s Response,” hearings initiated and chaired by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King:

“In Congress, our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe. Securing our homeland, defending against acts of terrorism, and ensuring our national security are serious challenges.

“In a nation founded on diversity and strengthened by the contributions of many faiths, including those of Muslim Americans, we must never use religion as a wedge to divide the American people. Instead, we must state in a united voice: violence in the name of any religion is a betrayal of our fundamental values as Americans. And any responsible national security strategy must be rooted in facts, fairness, and an unending commitment to the rights and liberties of every American.”