Congressman Ro Khanna | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Ro Khanna | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, DC – Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Michael Waltz (FL-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, released the following statement on the reported vandalism and attempted arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and the posters circulating on social media with violent rhetoric directed toward Indian diplomats:
“As the co-chairs of the India Caucus, we strongly condemn the attempted arson and vandalism at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco and the posters circulating on social media with violent rhetoric aimed at Indian diplomats, including Ambassador Sandhu. We support the right to free speech and freedom of expression for every American, but that is not a license to vandalize property or incite violence. Violence against diplomatic facilities is a criminal offense and will not be tolerated. We urge the State Department to coordinate with law enforcement in their investigation of the damage at the Indian Consulate expeditiously and hold those involved accountable.”
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