House plans vote condemning anti-Semitism, aimed at comments by Ilhan Omar by realchriswilson
It is the second time in as many months that Omar, who is Muslim, has drawn criticism for comments that have been labeled anti-Semitic. The four-page draft resolution, which has been tentatively scheduled for a vote Wednesday begins by “rejecting anti-Semitism as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States.”
“That is why that, in light of these additional anti-Semitic statements by Rep. Omar, we ask that you give the entire Congress an opportunity, through a House resolution, to voice its rejection of her latest slur and make clear that no matter what may divide the 435 members of the House of Representatives, they are united in condemning anti-Semitism,” wrote Greenblatt. “We urge you and your colleagues to send the unambiguous message that the United States Congress is no place for hate.
“Anti-Semitism is real and I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of anti-Semitic tropes,” said Omar, adding “I unequivocally apologize.” Omar responded to Lowey’s comments by citing the discrimination she faces. On Friday, the congresswoman’s picture appeared on a sign linking her to terrorism, posted at a meeting of Republicans in the West Virginia capital.
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