Excerpt From U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement During Hearing on the Rise of Radicalism

Excerpt From U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement During Hearing on the Rise of Radicalism

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, the Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee released the following excerpt of his statement during the Joint Hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Homeland Security Committee entitled “The Rise of Radicalism: Growing Terrorist Sanctuaries and the Threat to the U.S. Homeland":

"As a member of Congress my greatest concern is for the safety of Americans at home and abroad. The recent attacks in Paris have tragically highlighted the need for all free nations to not just be weary of attackers from outside our borders, but also those that are radicalized within our borders. We must balance all these needs without losing our moral compass while we seek greater security. As an African American I have a unique perspective on what it feels like to be from a community that has lived in fear for its safety, and suffer from irrational discrimination by those in power. I want better for America and all nations that uphold the virtues of liberty and democracy. "

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