COURTNEY STATEMENT ON THE AFTERMATH OF VIOLENCE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

NORWICH, CT —Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) made the following statement about the aftermath of violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia:

"The statements made recently by the joint chiefs of all the military service branches renouncing racism and bigotry as anathema to the values of our nation and the men and women who wear the uniform were a powerful anecdote to the voices of hate and extremism that flared up in Charlottesville, VA last week," said Courtney. "The military chiefs see clearly that the oath they took to uphold the Constitution of the United States was about defending our way of life that promotes tolerance, equality, and respect for the dignity of each American regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, or country of origin. I hope that their elegant example will cause every American to reflect on what are the true ideals that unite us, rather than succumbing to appeals to division and discord."