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Vicente Gonzalez: “There is nothing to show that this was a hate crime.”

Featuring: Vicente Gonzalez, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 34

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Texas Congressman Vicente Gonzalez discusses pressure on border towns as Title 42 ends

Published | Video Starts at 05:22

So, you know, our hearts and prayers have gone out to the families of the eight Venezuelans and the 10 who have been injured, who were casualties of the confusion and overstressed area along the border. Right now, There is nothing to show that this was a hate crime. or that was anything other than an accident. Apparently the driver might have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. So that's the information I'm getting. (05:22–05:26)

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Asserts that there is no evidence the incident was a hate crime.

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