On the recordJuly 29, 2014
In conclusion, we stand today united as a Congress to condemn acts of anti-Semitism through the world and right here in our communities. Hate is never the answer. We must always speak up. I would like to end by reciting a well-known poem by Martin Niemoller: First, they came for the socialists--and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists--and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews--and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
