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“We are at a dangerous moment in time. Anti-Semitism is on the rise around the world and here at home, and the memory of the Holocaust is fading for far too many Americans,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.). “We can combat this by making sure we teach our students, tomorrow’s leaders, about the horrors of the Holocaust.”
“We know a lot of our champions being threatened around the country, and we know some of those races are going to be serious races,” said the group’s CEO and president, Mark Mellman.
Political cartoonist Ben Garrison has been accused by the Anti-Defamation League of drawing a “blatantly anti-Semitic” illustration.
“Our delegation is showing how cities lead on the world stage, how mayors get things done and how urban centers can tackle everything from innovation and climate change to immigration and economic growth,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
“Regime officials have signaled they intend to creep towards a nuclear weapon, while demanding concessions and promising to ‘reverse’ their violations if their demands are met. We urge you to reject their nuclear blackmail,” said a joint letter.
“It would have been better done as part of a negotiation for a two-state solution,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). “I think it’s unfortunate it was done the way it was done, but I wouldn’t reverse it.”
Paul Milde, running to be a delegate from the state’s 28th district, had a message for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.).
It should be noted that U.S. federal law prohibits foreign nationals from donating to political candidates.
Justice Minister Amir Ohana: “We will continue to act to increase enforcement against offenders so as to eradicate this phenomenon and assist the victims.”
The tally of the measure, introduced by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.), was 50-40.
Like the first debate, matters such growing anti-Semitism and U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-Israel policies were omitted from Thursday night’s showdown.
“I am a judge born, raised and proud of being a Jew,” said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “The demand for justice, peace and for enlightenment runs through the entirety of Jewish history and Jewish tradition.”
