House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Releases Statement Regarding Illinois Policy Institute's Holocaust Denier Candidate

House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch released the following statement regarding Illinois Policy Institute's Holocaust Denier candidate:

"The darkest moments of our history were fueled by not only hatred; they were enabled by those who denied what was plain to see, who equivocated when faced with unequivocal evil, and who peddled lies as a cover for atrocities. That’s why—in this most crucial moment—Holocaust denial must disqualify anyone from holding public office. The House Democratic Caucus stands united in condemning the Holocaust denial espoused by House candidate and Republican committeeman Ed Lapinski. Just one day after the International Holocaust Remembrance Day reminded us of the six million Jews and millions of others murdered by the Nazis in concentration camps, Illinois must never normalize candidates who deny these atrocities occurred."