Fasano: “The best way to combat hate is to show unity.”

Hartford – Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Len Fasano (R-North Haven) released the following statement regarding a press conference held by Connecticut Democrats today on strengthening Connecticut’s hate crime laws. Democrats did not include Connecticut Republicans in their press conference or share any language on their policy proposals with Republican lawmakers.

“The best way to combat hate is to show unity. That’s why it’s so disappointing that Connecticut Democrats from the beginning chose to turn a certainly bipartisan issue into a completely partisan press conference today. Instead of working with Republicans to show a united front against hate crimes in our state, Democrats chose political theater. Instead of making today about standing together, Democrats made it about standing apart. Divisiveness cannot fight hate.”