Condemning the Support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Other Terrorist Organizations At Institutions of Higher Education, Which May Lead to the Creation of A Hostile Environment for Jewish Students, Faculty, and Staff

Floor Speech

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Mr. BEAN of Florida. Madam Speaker, as you know, the Holocaust ended in 1945, but tragically, the hatred behind it has not.

We are all horrified by the surge in violent anti-Semitism taking place across America. Today we are seeing the full force of Jewish contempt on our college and university campuses, and it has never been more hateful. Students are being harassed, threatened, and violently targeted just for being Jewish in 2023.

It is unthinkable that students are unable to walk between classes to their dorms or the dining hall, but it is the reality for Jewish students on campuses today.

The history of the Holocaust warns us what can happen when hatred is met by silence. We cannot stand by while Jewish students feel threatened. It is more than just a discussion. It is a call to action.

Madam Speaker, today I stand before you to condemn these dangerous acts of anti-Semitism. That is why I urge everybody to support Representative Owens' resolution to condemn support for terrorist organizations on campuses across the Nation. Anti-Semitism is not activism. It is hatred pure and simple, and it has no place in America today.

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source