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Pascrell Condemns Desecration of Holy Korans in Sweden
Washington, DC,
January 24, 2023
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today condemned in strong terms the burning of holy Korans in Sweden by political extremists outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm. “Reports that copies of the Koran were burned or desecrated is sickening,” said Rep. Pascrell, whose represents one of the largest and most vibrant Turkish American communities in the United States. “There can never be any justification for destroying the Koran or sacred religious texts. Showing vicious contempt for Muslim peoples is revolting. Human civilization demands we respect all religions. I stand with my Muslim brothers and sisters against this hate wherever it appears.” |