TRENTON, N.J. – Bergen County Republican lawmakers from the 39th and 40th Legislative Districts, including Assemblymen Bob Auth, Christopher DePhillips, Kevin J. Rooney and Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi issued the following statement today in response to allegations against the Bergen County sheriff:

“Bigotry has no place in politics. And those who express those views should not hold public office. We cannot go back to a time fueled by stereotypes, fear and mistrust. Intolerance and discrimination is counter to everything we stand for as Americans. There can be no moral ambiguity.”