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Hoyer: Americans Must Stand Together Against Hatred Of All Forms

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For Immediate Release:
2017-02-28T00:00:00
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Mariel Saez 202-225-3130

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in response to another wave of threats this week against synagogues, cemeteries, Jewish Community Centers and schools:

“The dramatic increase in threats against synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, Jewish Community Centers, and schools this week has been deeply troubling.  Even more disturbing, though, has been the lack of a strong condemnation from the President, who has not spoken out against this wave of anti-Semitism forcefully and immediately. 

“During the election season, the Trump campaign performed a dangerous dance with elements of a far-right fringe that promote anti-Semitic ideas and make light of or outright deny the Holocaust.  Now in office, the President has a responsibility to make clear that our government will never give harbor to the most vile traditions of anti-Semitism or racism against any group.  Americans must stand together against hatred of all forms, including anti-Semitism, and it is the responsibility of whoever serves as our President to take the lead in ensuring we do so.”