WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Representative Peter Roskam (R-IL), co-Chair of the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating anti-Semitism, sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo encouraging him to ensure the State Department is fully capable of combating rising anti-Semitism and to swiftly fill the position of Special Envoy to Monitor Combating anti-Semitism. The Special Envoy, created by Congress in 2004 to advance U.S. foreign policy on anti-Semitism both in the United States and internationally, develops and implements policies and projects to support efforts to combat this bigotry.
In the letter, Rep. Roskam wrote:
“I encourage you to ensure the U.S. Department of State is fully capable of addressing another serious concern, the threat of rising anti-Semitism around the world. We’ve seen the heinous results when rampant anti-Semitism goes unchecked, and our diplomatic corps must be fully staffed to combat this widespread and ancient bigotry. Pivotal in this effort is swiftly filling the position of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, a position created by Congress in 2004 as part of the bipartisan Global Anti-Semitism Review Act that your predecessor left vacant.”
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Preceding provided by Congressman Roskam