December 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 199 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                  ANTI-SEMITISM THREATENS OUR COUNTRY

  (Mr. GOTTHEIMER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today because violent anti-
Semitism continues to threaten our country, including in my home State 
of New Jersey.
  Investigations are still underway, but I was devastated to learn that 
the victims in a kosher market in Jersey City, New Jersey, were likely 
targeted because they were Jewish.
  All Americans should be outraged when fellow citizens are targeted 
simply because of their religion. The Anti-Defamation League has 
reported that anti-Semitism remains at near historic levels, with New 
Jersey ranked third in the Nation last year.
  We must stand together now to denounce hate targeted at anyone and 
prevent more violence.
  New Jersey stands together to honor the police officers harmed in the 
attack, who were doing what they do every single day, getting our 
backs, especially Detective Joseph Seals, a wonderful father of five 
beautiful children and a 15-year police veteran who gave his own life 
protecting his community.
  We mourn with his loved ones, and our prayers are with the officers 
and community members still recovering.
  Together, as one New Jersey, and as Americans, I know we can combat 
this hate, which has no place in our community, in the State of New 
Jersey, or in our country.
  May God continue to bless the people of Jersey City, the State of New 
Jersey, and the United States of America.

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