[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CALLING ATTENTION TO RISE OF ANTI-SEMITISM
(Mr. SANTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. SANTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise to call attention to the concerning
rise of anti-Semitism that is proliferating nationwide.
Last weekend, in Plainview, New York, my constituents were subjected
to the intimidation of the Goyim Defense League, aka the GDL, a growing
hate organization that propagates anti-Semitic rhetoric.
It pains me to report that the henchmen of the GDL descended on my
district and distributed flyers that featured anti-Jewish propaganda
images of the Star of David drawn onto the heads of Federal lawmakers.
As the Congressman for Plainview, I am speechless and appalled. For
me, this is a sobering reminder that even in 2023, anti-Semitic
incidents like this happen every day across the country.
It is critical that this body continues to support and stand with the
Jewish community and Israel. I hope my colleagues join me in the fight
against anti-Semitism and send a clear message that anti-Semitism will
not be tolerated in the United States of America.
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