WASHINWASHINGTON - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened today’s hearing by emphasizing that threats to our democracy and Constitution have been echoed so frequently that it has lost its impact and become a tool used to advance a political agenda. She emphasized that open and honest debate is protected by the Constitution and condemned those who which to censor lawful speech on partisan grounds. Subcommittee Ranking Member Mace closed by expressing hope that Americans will continue to confront rising discrimination and violence to ensure all citizens have the security they need to prosper.
Below are Subcommittee Ranking Member Mace’s remarks as prepared:
