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James Lankford: “Hatred isn’t new for the Jewish people. For thousands of years, they have suffered racism, slavery, and genocide.”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
Hatred isn’t new for the Jewish people. For thousands of years, they have suffered racism, slavery, and genocide.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma
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Discussing the historical context of antisemitism.

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