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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Pelosi, Dem leaders condemn Rep. Omar for 'anti-Semitic' language

In an unprecedented rebuke under the new Congress, House Democratic leaders on Monday roundly condemned Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for statements about supporters of Israel that were widely viewed as anti-Semitic and called on her to apologize.

The statement issued by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the rest of the Democratic leadership team followed the latest in a string of controversial comments from the freshman lawmaker -- as well as pressure from Republican leaders to speak out.

“Anti-Semitism must be called out, confronted and condemned whenever it is encountered, without exception," the statement said. "We are and will always be strong supporters of Israel in Congress because we understand that our support is based on shared values and strategic interests. Legitimate criticism of Israel’s policies is protected by the values of free speech and democratic debate that the United States and Israel share. But Congresswoman Omar’s use of anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel’s supporters is deeply offensive.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-lawmakers-slam-rep-omar-over-deeply-hurtful-and-offensive-israel-comments?fbclid=IwAR1PCpAz5FH3HE42LzPVue-opNHZ8asafM3yHLRXthvZ37y71Jgb9SEGsrs

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

She should be removed from all committees and censured.

Anonymous said...

Dave T: Bravo to the Dems for taking a real stand and doing what is the right thing, but they really should take more action. Ilhan Omar is a disgrace to herself, her party, and the nation - for allowing this trash into our government.

Anonymous said...

Pelosi just blowing smoke !!! She is just as bad & worse !!!

Anonymous said...

Now they find what a simpleton they supported, only one small lesson learned, impeach her and throw her out now.