Naturally, CAIR is pimping this on their Twitter feed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) spoke out against the second in a series of hearings on radicalization in the Muslim-American community convened by Rep. Peter King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security. This hearing is focused on “The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.”
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chairwoman:
“Singling out a group of Americans for increased scrutiny based on their religious beliefs disregards the fundamental civil rights of these communities, does nothing to improve our national security, and alienates our partners abroad. His actions are contributing to a climate of fear and prejudice against those who are, or are perceived to be, Muslim, and this Islamophobic sentiment has already yielded unfortunate consequences. . .”
Rep. Mike Honda (CA-15), CAPAC Chair Emeritus:
“There is no question that a congressional hearing, which targets an entire religion, is morally and strategically wrong-headed. First, it is un-American. . .”
Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-3), CAPAC Civil Rights Taskforce Chair:
“Once again, I am greatly concerned by the tone of the hearings that the Chairman of the Homeland Security has chosen to hold. Singling out one group based on race, ethnicity, religion or national origin does nothing to better protect our country. . .”
Rep. Al Green (TX-9):
“We must proceed with caution as that which is done to one religion in the name of security today can be done to any religion in the name of security tomorrow.”
Rep. David Wu (OR-1):
“I am outraged that Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King continues to hold these discriminatory hearings that single out a group of Americans solely based on religion rather than on the actual issue of radicalization.”
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16):
“I am troubled by the narrow focus of this event, which singles out one community of Americans on the basis of their religious faith.”
Rep. Pete Stark (CA-13):
“Yet again Rep. King is singling out a community for what he calls ‘homegrown terrorism’; this time leading a hearing entitled The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons. Violent extremism in our prisons may merit investigation, but only by examining such extremism in all its forms. Casting a negative light on an entire community, rather than focusing on actual dangerous fringe groups. . .”