Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker
Newark, NJ – Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:
“On this final day of Diwali, may we all come together in celebration. This joyful holiday is a beautiful reminder of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
“Hindu Americans add to New Jersey’s richness and vibrancy, and I condemn anti-Hindu statements and actions that seek to separate and divide us. We must stand for inclusivity and diversity, and fight all forms of bigotry, extremism, and hatred.”