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Washington — Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
(CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) and Chair Emeritus Mike Honda (CA-17)
released the following statements condemning the Kids Table segment
aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live:
Representative Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
“I understand the jovial nature of a comedy show, but jokes about
killing over 1 billion Chinese people are no laughing matter. This
type of xenophobic rhetoric can cause dangerous ramifications for the
Asian American community. Although the show’s producers could not have
predicted how the children would respond, Jimmy Kimmel and the ABC
Network should not have allowed the segment to air. Comments referring
to genocide should not be repeated, laughed at, or tolerated. I am
disappointed Mr. Kimmel and ABC chose to air a segment that clearly
crossed a line and the Asian American community deserves an apology.”
Representative Mike Honda (CA-17), Chair Emeritus:
“The ABC network recently allowed comedian Jimmy Kimmel to air a skit
in which a group of children suggested that "we kill everyone in
China" to avoid paying back the national debt. Some things are funny,
but racial hatred is not one of them. These statements, left
unchecked, promote intolerance, and I am concerned that the producers
of Mr. Kimmel's program allowed this to air. Children may not know
better, but producers and ABC's management should.
An apology must be issued, and I sincerely hope the network uses
better judgment in the future. As a Japanese-American who was put in
an internment camp during World War II, I have firsthand experience of
this country's discriminatory intolerance, prejudice, and hysteria.
Having worked hard in Congress to promote diversity and acceptance, I
believe Mr. Kimmel's program is an affront not only to the Chinese,
but to all who promote human dignity.”