The statement issued by Black Georgia lawmakers this week criticized Collins for not apologizing or offering an explanation. Collins’ campaign did not respond to requests for comment Monday. Sen. Nikki Merritt, a Grayson Democrat who leads the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, was among the statement’s signers. Holocaust, Holocaust, Holocaust. After receiving blowback over his video, Collins wrote that he intended to elevate the negative reaction to pro-Palestinian protests but not the racist behavior.