WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:

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Tonko Statement on Passing of Harbe Nagi and Ensuing Islamophobia

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MENANDS, NY -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after news of the passing of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi in Menands and following the disgusting Islamophobic comments posted online in the wake of his death:

"I was heartbroken yesterday to l . . .

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