Lowey commends Solidarity Sabbath

Nita Lowey
Nita Lowey

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (Westchester/Rockland), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement ahead of the Friday, May 22, 2015, Solidarity Sabbath that joins leaders from North America and Europe to promote religious freedom while sending a strong message against anti-Semitism:

“It is an honor to join political leaders from around the world in support of Solidarity Sabbath. I congratulate the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice for organizing this impressive, international effort to combat anti-Semitism and promote religious freedom. My late colleague, the Honorable Tom Lantos, devoted his life and career to these causes, and it’s critically important that we carry on his work.

“The devastating anti-Semitic attacks in Kansas City, Brussels, Paris, and Copenhagen during this past year have made it painfully clear that the scourge of anti-Semitism is as dangerous as ever. The increasing need for security at so many Jewish institutions around the world should serve as a much-needed call to action. The Solidarity Sabbath is an important step in urging all nations to take firmer action to defend Jewish communities and guarantee religious freedom.

“I’m proud to take part in this initiative, and I remain fully committed to combating all forms of discrimination wherever they occur. That is why I recently worked with several of my House colleagues to form the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism in the 114th Congress. Our goal is to ensure that Congress continues to play an integral role in denouncing anti-Semitic incidents, evaluating current law enforcement efforts, and promoting Holocaust remembrance and education around the world.

“Until we reach our shared goal – the eradication of anti-Semitism – it is imperative that we continue to work across regions, religions, and party lines to combat intolerance and injustice and leave a better world for generations to come.”
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