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On the recordMay 30, 2012
Thank you so much, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, for your leadership role in making Jewish American Heritage Month a reality. Really, this was your idea, and you mobilized the Members of the House in a bipartisan way to make this happen, and we're so appreciative. I think Jews and non-Jews alike realize that it's important that we honor the culture and the heritage of the Jewish community. Throughout American history, Jewish Americans have helped shape American culture and society. For over 350 years, Jewish Americans have made untold contributions to our country, through science, art, medicine, education, sports, technology, entertainment, and government. Jewish Americans have served in the military and in government, have helped build and grow our economy, and have served their communities as teachers, nurses, organizers, and in countless other critical roles. American Jews played a critical role in creating and sustaining a homeland for all Jews around the world--the State of Israel, our beloved State of Israel, first, as a refuge for those who survived the Holocaust, continuing to be a place where all Jews are welcome, and today, an enduring and essential ally of the United States of America.…
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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