[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E359-E360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING APRIL 29 AS #ENDJEWHATRED DAY

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2025

  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate April 29 as 
#EndJewHatred

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Day to address the alarming rise of antisemitism in our nation and 
express our unwavering support for Jewish communities everywhere.
  Since October 7, we have witnessed an unprecedented 200 percent 
increase in antisemitic incidents across the United States and an even 
more disturbing 500 percent spike on our college campuses targeting 
Jewish students. This isn't just a series of statistics; these are real 
threats affecting the lives and safety of our fellow Americans. It's a 
matter that strikes at the very heart of our values as a nation.
  The fight against antisemitism is not a Republican issue or a 
Democratic issue--it is fundamentally an American endeavor that 
requires our collective perseverance. This deep-seated hatred by some 
goes against the core values that unite us as a people. As Americans, 
we have a moral obligation to confront this challenge head-on. When we 
say, ``never again,'' we must ensure those words resonate with 
sincerity and are supported by our actions, our unity, and our 
steadfast resolve.
  From my father's daily devotions, I learned early on that those who 
bless Israel will be blessed. This wisdom was reinforced during my 
first visit to Jerusalem as a fifteen-year-old and later through my 
service as a Colonel helping establish missile defenses in Israel. 
Throughout these formative experiences, I witnessed both the resilience 
of the Jewish people and the importance of standing against prejudice 
in all its forms. These experiences have shown me firsthand why we must 
remain vigilant against hatred in all its forms.
  The antisemitism we see today is repugnant and has no place in our 
society, and the right to practice one's faith without fear is 
fundamental to who we are as Americans. We must stand firm with our 
Jewish communities as they rise with courage, proudly practicing their 
heritage with the full support and strength of American society.
  Today, as we commemorate #EndJewHatred Day, I stand with Nebraska's 
Second District and our entire Jewish community in their resilient 
fight against discrimination and bigotry. Together, we reaffirm our 
commitment to unite across party lines and ensure that the horrors of 
the past remain firmly in the past and that hatred finds no sanctuary 
in our American society. When it comes to antisemitism, I refuse to be 
a bystander.

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