In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

strongly opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games;

strongly condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and the history of racially motivated taunting in Major League Baseball;

commends the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players, which occurred at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017;

commends the institutions of Major League Baseball for their denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts;

commends the fans of Boston for their show of support for the visiting player who had been insulted in such incident; and

commends fans of baseball who demonstrate tolerance and support for all players.