CBC Chair Beatty Responds to Public Apology from Rep. Rogers, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Safety Measures
Statement
Issues: Legislative Branch
Today, following a widely publicized altercation with Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) and his subsequent public apology, U.S. Congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement:
"This was a high profile insult and it required a high profile response. I accept Rep. Rogers' public apology and I am now moving on to the urgent priorities of my constituents and the Congressional Black Caucus," said Beatty.
Beatty continued, "As I have throughout the pandemic, I will continue to stand up for health and safety measures. And as I did today, I will never tolerate bullying, no matter who does it."
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