Rep. Gohmert Issues Statement on Hate Crime Act
February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 26:
Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 35, "To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act":
"Lynching is one of the most heinous forms of murder. It absolutely deserves to be treated as a capital crime, and those who directly participate in lynching should rightl . . .
Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 35, "To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act":
"Lynching is one of the most heinous forms of murder. It absolutely deserves to be treated as a capital crime, and those who directly participate in lynching should rightl . . .