Rep. Neguse Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder: “We continue to stand with the Jewish community. Today and always.”

Washington, D.C. — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse took to the House Floor to speak about the horrific act of terror that took place in Boulder on Sunday, June 1st, and led his colleagues in a moment of silence.

To see the full video of Congressman Neguse’s remarks, click HERE. A full transcript of his remarks is available below.

NEGUSE: Thank you. Mr. Speaker, two days ago, a heinous and horrific act of terror took place in the district I represent, in Boulder, Colorado. 

As families gathered on the idyllic Pearl Street Mall, a group of my constituents and Jewish members of our community took part in a peaceful walk and vigil, as they have done every week for the past two years to call for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. 

As they gathered, they were viciously targeted, ambushed, and attacked by a man who attempted to burn them alive with Molotov cocktails and incendiary devices. 

We are praying hard for the 12 victims, several of whom I know personally. 

It shocks the conscience that on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot, our Jewish brothers and sisters were subjected to yet another brutal, horrific, and antisemitic act of violence. 

The scourge of antisemitism has metastasized across our country, and we have to do more—now—to stop this hatred and violence. 

We continue to stand with the Jewish community. Today and always. And will be united in supporting the victims and their families in the weeks and the months ahead.