U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is remaining silent amid a wave of criticism over comments he made at a weekend rally.

Speaking at a Trump rally in Nevada, Tuberville, R-Alabama, said Democrats were in favor of “reparation” because they are “pro-crime.”

“They want crime. They want crime because they want to take over what you got. They want to control what you have,” Tuberville told the cheering crowd. “They want reparation because they think the people that do the crime are owed that. Bullshit. They are not owed that.”

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The comments drew widespread criticism and calls for the GOP to condemn the statements. Tuberville’s office has been contacted multiple times by AL.com but has not responded.

The morning after the rally, Tuberville posted a Bible verse to his Facebook page: “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9

Tuberville has not mentioned the statements on his official Twitter account, with the only post-rally comment dealing with Taiwan.

His campaign account, references the rally but not the comments and includes a fundraising link.

On Monday, NAACP President Derrick Johnson joined those criticizing Alabama’s junior Senator.

“Senator Tuberville’s comments are flat out racist, ignorant and utterly sickening,” Johnson said in a statement. “His words promote a centuries-old lie about Black people that throughout history have resulted in the most dangerous policies and violent attacks on our community.”

The Alabama State Chapter of the NAACP said Tuberville’s words were aimed at Black citizens.

“We are calling on all those who support an Alabama that is welcoming to all to join with the Alabama NAACP in calling on Senator Tuberville to issue an immediately sincere and thorough apology,” the NAACP said. “Additionally, we ask those football players who made him a recognized name to follow suit in asking him to issue a sincere apology.”