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Thank Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA)

Lawmaker Issues Statement in Support of Muslim Congressional Interns

(Oct 19, 2009 - ANAHEIM, CA) 

CAIR - Greater Los Angeles Area office today asked community members and people of conscience to thank Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) for being the first public official to issue a statement in support of Muslim
Congressional interns after four GOP Congress members and anti-Muslim extremists labeled Muslim interns as serving as “spies” in congressional offices.

SEE: GOP House members call for investigation of Muslim political activity

Rep. Sanchez stated:
“Earlier today, Politico reported that some of my Republican colleagues have formally asked the House Sergeant at Arms to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations for “planting” Muslim interns and staffers on the Hill. I am appalled by this request, and the insinuation that Muslim-Americans are somehow conspiring against this country through their work on Capitol Hill.

“As a strong advocate for diversity and religious freedom, I find these claims to be outrageous and offensive. I urge the rest of my colleagues to join me in denouncing this witch hunt, which is clearly intended to create fear and distrust in our Capitol Hill community.”

Soon after Sanchez’s statement, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Mike Honda (D-CA) - chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus - also issued statements in support of Muslim interns on Capitol Hill.


ACTION REQUESTED: Please thank Rep. Sanchez for her principled position by e-mailing her office at loretta.sanchez@mail.house.gov.