Joe Biden signs bill into law to curb anti-Asian hate crimes

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon signed a legislation to curb anti-Asian hate crimes that have skyrocketed during the Covid-19 pandemic in the US.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris thanked lawmakers for offering overwhelming bipartisan support to the legislation, Xinhua reported.

"My message to all those of you who are hurting is, we see you," said Biden. "And we are committed to stopping the hatred and the bias."

"Racism exists in America," Harris said. "Xenophobia exists in America. Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, it all exists."

"This bill brings us one step closer to stopping hate, not just against Asian Americans, but for all Americans," said Harris. The House passed the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act on Tuesday in a 364-62 vote after the Senate voted 94-1 last month. (IANS)

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