State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) released a statement on Wednesday in response to the reported detainment of Texas State Representative Nicole Collier inside the Texas House Chambers.
“We are living through dark days in America. The detainment of Rep. Nicole Collier inside the Texas House Chambers is not simply an attack on one elected leader. It is an attack on the very principles upon which this nation was founded. The actions in Texas raise serious concerns about respect for the U.S. Constitution, risk undermining the trust of the people and cast doubt on the integrity of the democratic process.
History reminds us that darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Rep. Collier’s courage in the face of injustice is that light. I stand with her, and I call on my colleagues here in Georgia to take heed. We must have the fortitude to stand tall for our citizens, our state and our country. The people deserve leaders with integrity. Democracy is worth defending. Freedom is worth the fight,” Bell said.
Jon G. Burns has served as a Republican member of Georgia’s 159th House District since 2005, following Ray Holland’s tenure.
