The Democratic members of San Diego's congressional delegation have condemned President Trump's recent racist remarks.
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a resolution condemning the president's weekend tweets in which, speaking indirectly to four congresswomen of color, he said: "...go back and help fix the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came..."
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The president has defended his comments on Monday saying, "As far as I’m concerned if you hate our country, if you’re not happy here, you can leave."
Proud to stand up and cosponsor the House resolution to condemn the President's racists tweets and reaffirm the positive impact immigration has on our nation. As my colleague Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said, "This country belongs to all of us."https://t.co/SoOVHzj0Ld
— Rep. Susan Davis (@RepSusanDavis) July 16, 2019
.@realDonaldTrump’s racist tweets reflect HIS own bigotry & hatred. They do not represent OUR core American values. Those who refuse to call out President Trump’s vile statements are complicit in the hateful acts he inspires.
— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) July 15, 2019
.@realDonaldTrump, you’re referring to American Congresswomen who have done more to uphold our values than you ever will. Your bigotry and xenophobia has no place in our society. https://t.co/YDHjDy4Bqu
— Rep. Mike Levin (@RepMikeLevin) July 14, 2019
These tweets, while unsurprising, were undeniably xenophobic and racist. My colleagues are Americans and represent the diversity of our nation, which makes us stronger.
— Rep. Scott Peters (@RepScottPeters) July 15, 2019
This divisive and malicious tone set by the president must end.https://t.co/m4pWZRfM0b
The racist insult, "go back to where you came from," has a long history in the United States.
Roberto Hernández, associate professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at San Diego State University discusses the roots of the phrase Tuesday on Midday Edition.
