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“No member of Congress is asked to swear allegiance to another country. Throughout history, Jews have been accused of dual loyalty, leading to discrimination and violence, which is why these accusations are so hurtful,” said Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), who is Jewish. “I believe we can debate important policy without using offensive, painful stereotypes.”
“We reject the parallels Representative Omar has repeatedly drawn between Israel and apartheid South Africa,” the Jewish Democratic Council of America said in a statement. “We also want to make clear to both Reps. Omar and Tlaib that our denunciation of their recent tweets was completely unrelated to their religion.”
As a former U.S. Navy JAG prosecutor in Iraq, Reschenthaler knows first-hand the threat posed by Islamic terrorists and Iran as well as the importance of supporting regional allies such as Israel.
“The most important thing that came out of the trip [to Israel] was the ability to work together, the connectivity with Israel from Republicans and Democrats.”
“As Members of Congress, we are deeply alarmed by recent rhetoric from certain members within our Caucus, including just last night, that has disparaged some members and called into question their loyalty to our nation. We urge you to join us in calling on each member of our Caucus to unite against anti-Semitism and hateful tropes and stereotypes.”
“The declassification of the UNRWA textbook report proves to the American people what we have known all along: The UNRWA textbook initiative is a sham,” said Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.).
Joyce said he was proud to cast his vote for H.R. 221, which established a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism worldwide.
“I don’t think you’re going to find any members who have actively operated against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and seen what they’re about. I’ve seen firsthand what Iran wants to do in the region not only to Israel as our ally, but to American interests.”
“As far as our allies are concerned, there’s no greater ally in the world than Israel. It’s very important that we maintain that relationship.”
“Israel should maintain control of the Golan Heights,” says House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, hinting support for congressional measure • Campaign to get U.S. recognition of sovereignty now has bipartisan support from key lawmakers in House and Senate.
“Our country is a Judeo-Christian country, and our laws are founded on the Ten Commandments. I’m very solidly pro-Israel; it would be ludicrous not to be.”
“We need to continue to feed the world; we’re not going to do that through outdated methods. We need to continue to deploy technology and smart practices. Israel has been a leader in that area.”
