Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the recent rise of anti- Semitism and racism in our communities. As Members of Congress, we have an enormous responsibility to take strong action and stand up against intolerance before it takes root in the next generation. It is incumbent upon all people to ensure that adequate tools are in place to counter the resurgence of fear and hate- mongering--whether directed at old targets or new--that led to the Holocaust and other atrocities. America must maintain its leadership abroad, especially when it comes to the issues of human rights and religious freedom--the core foundations upon which our Nation was built. We must uphold these standards here at home and defend and promote them globally. In my role as the representative on anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, I visited Paris and Copenhagen and met with local leaders in the aftermath of the violent, anti-Semitic attacks in 2015, including the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The gruesome murder of Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll in Paris on March 24 is a grim reminder of the urgency of our task. In Poland, there have been no attacks recently, but there is a growing climate of fear. Government officials have equivocated regarding Polish responsibility for the World War II massacre in Jedwabne and the postwar pogrom in Kielce, which occurred on our Independence Day--July 4, 1946.…”