Response of Greg Walden (R-Ore.)

From a spokeswoman: "Congressman Walden’s position remains the same. As he reiterated in a statement recently, he does not, and will never, condone discrimination. He has voted multiple times in the past to expand federal authority and enforcement of all hate crimes. Like many Oregonians, he is greatly concerned with the ongoing protests and violent actions – such as the attack on a conservative journalist – in downtown Portland. We should enforce the law and prosecute all those who commit violent acts."