Washington, May 20 -- Congressman Joe Courtney issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement on the threats and hate speech (https://theday.com/news/894760/man-charged-with-threatening-to-permanently-take-out-norwich-mayor-and-his-family/) directed to Norwich, Connecticut Mayor Swarnjit Singh.
"The sickening threats and hateful rhetoric directed toward Mayor Singh and his family have no place in eastern Connecticut. Sikh families are a valued part of our diverse community. As a nation, we must work to root out discrimination against Sikh Americans and all forms of religious bigotry," Courtney said. "I know Mayor Singh is a strong public servant and will be more determined than...