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Rep. Becca Balint Votes “Present” on H. Res. 894

Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on today’s vote on H.Res 894: 

“I’m deeply concerned by the rise in antisemitism in recent months - it poses a clear and present threat to Jewish communities in Vermont and around the world. My voting record stands clearly against antisemitism and any form of hate and will continue to. But today’s resolution makes a dangerous, unequivocal assertion that anti-Zionism is always antisemitism. This is another case of the majority using the real fears of many Jewish Americans to sow political divisions. As a long-standing critic of the extremist Netanyahu government, statements that paint legitimate criticisms of Israel as antisemitic are not only dangerous but undemocratic. 

“We must lead with our values, rather than stoking hate and fear. I’m proud to consistently and firmly stand up against antisemitism and bigotry.”

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