[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 161 (Friday, October 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1031]
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                           HONORING JOSH NASS

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2022

  Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge someone I have 
the privilege of calling both a friend and close colleague. Josh Nass 
is a leader in both the Jewish and pro-Israel communities, and someone 
whose contributions to strengthening our nation's alliance with the 
State of Israel has been critical to fostering the US-Israel 
relationship.
  As Israel finds itself under constant attack on the battlefield, it 
is incumbent upon members of this chamber to speak out in her defense. 
But sadly Israel is not just the subject of a military war; but also 
facing a continuous onslaught of attack in the public domain.
  Intellectually dishonest movements such as the Boycott Divestment & 
Sanctions campaign have exposed Israel's detractors for their 
unmitigated hate toward a country whose contributions to the Western 
world are enumerable. For that reason I believe it to be fitting for 
leaders such as Josh who fearlessly stand up for our nation's lone 
friend and ally in the Middle East to be recognized for having the 
courage of their convictions to speak truth to power.
  For his fearless advocacy on Israel's behalf, Josh was recently 
honored alongside Secretary of State Pompeo with the Builder of 
Jerusalem Award. Among the distinguished government officials who 
recognized him for his award was The State Department's former Under 
Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Heather 
Nauert.
  Josh is also involved in a myriad of social and public policy 
endeavors designed to advance a more muscular American foreign policy, 
while ensuring our nation's steadfast support for Israel remains 
unwavering. Among these commitments is his service as the Treasurer of 
The Israel Heritage Foundation, an organization dedicated to 
strengthening Israel's security and combatting bigotry and antisemitism 
in all forms.

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