NEW YORK (Press Release) — The American Jewish Committee (AJC) issued the following statement on Wednesday, April 1, upon the announcement that a federal grand jury in Newark, N.J., has indicted Senator Robert Menendez:
“AJC has had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Senator Menendez and working with him on a range of public policy issues over the years.
“His leadership in the defense of American values and interests around the world has been admirable, his thoughtful analysis of the threats posed by a nuclear-capable Iran persuasive, his identification with the aspirations and security concerns of Israel forthright and deeply appreciated, and his support for the protection of human rights, human dignity, and civil rights unflinching.
“Senator Menendez has stood up for victimized nations, persecuted minorities, and the least fortunate here at home. He has been a strong and clear voice for the interests of New Jersey – and for principled U.S. leadership in international forums.
“From AJC’s vantage point, our nation has been strengthened significantly in so many meaningful ways by the Senator’s long record of public service.
“Regarding this week’s news of a federal indictment, unless and until the government proves its case, the Senator is presumed to be innocent. We, therefore, intend to continue to work with him closely, as we have throughout his tenure. His leadership on pressing policy issues is too important to be silenced on anything less than proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”
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SDJW Editor’s Note: The federal grand jury accused Menendez of accepting a million dollars in gifts from a friend, and using his Senate office to help the friend in various matters.
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Preceding provided by the American Jewish Committee.
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What this article does not mention is that The Department of Justice has also stated that it does not intend to prosecute Lois Lerner, who may very well be guilty of a much more serious crime than that with which Menendez is charged. The difference is that Lerner lied for the Obama administration while Menendez opposed Obama on how to handle Iran.–Jerome Liner, Cincinnati, Ohio.