On the recordNovember 2, 2015
I thank my friend from New York for his leadership. I also thank Mr. Chris Smith of New Jersey, of course, for his leadership, and that of the taskforce. Mr. Speaker, anti-Semitism and the safety of Jewish communities in Europe are issues with overwhelmingly powerful historical context. The Continent has more than intimate knowledge of the devastation wrought by the purveyors of anti-Semitism. When we say ``never again,'' our threshold for action shouldn't be the impending threat of violence, let alone genocide. Instead, we must marshal the will and resources to stamp out even the conditions or precursors to an environment that allows for such anti-Semitism to flourish. In fact, when we face anti-Semitism today, whether it be here, in Europe, or in any part of the world, we ought to say to those purveyors, ``We are all Jews.'' That is the protection we ought to seek. The proactive measures and collaboration encouraged by this resolution are in keeping with what should be our highest standard for vigilance with respect to anti-Semitism. ``Never again'' isn't about words. It is a pledge that is sacred and must be kept.
