[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 2, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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 COMMEMORATING END JEW HATRED DAY AND HONORING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF 
                           THE UNITED STATES

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to commemorate End Jew 
Hatred Day and to recognize the Jewish community of the United States 
for their stalwart perseverance as a religion, culture, and ethnic 
identity while bearing the brunt of endless adversity throughout 
history. Surviving one of the most heinous genocides and mass 
enslavements in the 20th century, the Jewish population has since 
thrived in the United States and become one of our greatest proponents 
of human rights and opportunity in society.
  Since the Jewish population first established itself in North America 
in 1654, they have had an integral and enduring impact on the social 
structure, evolution, and ideals of our emerging Nation. Jewish 
emigration to the United States peaked in the mid-20th century and 
directly influenced the magnitude and traction of the civil rights 
movement. Familiar with facing discrimination and persecution, the 
Jewish and African-American communities were intertwined in their fight 
to ensure that equality and liberties are enjoyed by all.
  Despite their advances in global and national standing, the Jewish 
people have been subject to an increasing number of hate crimes as they 
are targeted in the social sphere. Hate crimes of any type are 
unacceptable and deserving of absolute condemnation. In our fight to 
combat and denounce hatred for the Jewish population, we must commit to 
supporting them in their right to freely express themselves, their 
culture, and their heritage without being subject to persecution of any 
kind.
  Mr. Speaker, again it is my honor to recognize the resilient Jewish 
community of the United States and to call for national support in 
their fight against discrimination and bigotry. I, and all of 
Michigan's First District, join the Jewish community in their efforts 
to combat these abominations, and I call for an end to all forms of 
hate, persecution, and antisemitism.

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