Republican presidential hopeful John Kasich on Friday told a female college student who asked him what he would do about sexual assault that she should avoid parties with alcohol.

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During a town hall in Watertown, New York, the Ohio governor was asked what he would do as president to address sexual assaults on college campuses.

Kasich talked about confidential reporting measures, access to rape kits and opportunity to “pursue justice once you’ve had an opportunity to reflect on it all.”

“I have two 16-year-old daughters, and I don’t even like to think about it,” he said.

“I’d also give you one bit of advice: Don’t go to parties where there’s a lot of alcohol."

It didn’t take long for his comment to come under fire. On Friday, the Democratic National Committee lashed out at Kasich, accusing him of victim-blaming.

“While President Obama and Vice President Biden are leading the way to help stop the epidemic of sexual violence on college campuses across the country, Republican presidential candidates like John Kasich and Donald Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE are insulting women everyday on the campaign trail by blaming victims of sexual and domestic violence,” DNC spokeswoman Christina Freundlich said in a statement.

“It is no wonder women are turning away from the Republican field in huge numbers. Our country deserves a president who will stand with them, not put the blame on them.”