Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for bringing this resolution to the floor. I rise today in support of this bipartisan resolution condemning the horrific domestic terrorist attack in Colleyville, Texas. Saturday, January 15, 2022, was supposed to be a day of rest and prayer for Jews across the world. Instead, it was a day of hate, fear, and violence. Four people walked into Congregation Beth Israel as worshipers, but they walked out as survivors. Their Jewish identity alone put them at risk of inherent danger. They were ordinary citizens distinguished only by their faith. In 2022, this may seem unfathomable. Tragically, it is not. It is clear that the terrorist responsible subscribed to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and dangerous tropes. Due to the valiant efforts and skills of first responders and the bravery of these hostages, these worshipers made it out safely. While no one was physically hurt, the trauma leaves scars far deeper than any headline could convey. Those wounds and trauma are felt not only in Texas, but they reverberate all over this country in Jewish communities and Jewish sanctuaries all over the United States and the world. Generations of Jews have faced and continue to face bigotry, hate, and violence every day. Jews are attacked on public streets, assaulted, and our synagogues are vandalized. Anti-Semitic literature has been distributed in neighborhoods in many parts of this country, including my community in South Florida.…”