More than a hundred Democrats in the House opposed a Republican-backed measure on Monday that both denounced the antisemitic attack in Boulder and criticized Colorado’s sanctuary state policies.
The resolution, authored by Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans, passed the House with a vote of 280-113. While the majority of Republicans supported it, 75 Democrats also voted in favor.
Controversy erupted over a portion of the resolution that extended “gratitude to law enforcement, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland,” which many Democrats objected to.
In response, the National Republican Congressional Committee accused Democrats who opposed the resolution of aligning themselves with extremists instead of supporting law enforcement and standing up to antisemitism.
“Democrats have become the pro-terrorist, anti-cop, antisemitic caucus. And they’re proud of it,” the NRCC posted on X.
Just prior to the vote, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York criticized Evans, questioning his motivations.
“Who is this guy? He’s not seriously concerned with combating antisemitism in America. This is not a serious effort,” Jeffries told the press. “Antisemitism is a scourge on America. It shouldn’t be weaponized politically.”
Evans, in turn, said Jeffries’ remarks reflected a deeper problem.
The congressman posted on X that the “wildly offensive sentiment” expressed by Jeffries is “why antisemitism persists.”
He added, “The Left is unserious about finding real solutions. Condemning terrorism is not a joking matter.”
Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, who is Jewish and voted against the resolution, argued on the House floor that the move was more about partisan strategy than fighting hate.
“You weren’t here, Mr. Evans, last term, but there were about 10 antisemitism resolutions that effectively said the same thing solely to score political points,” Goldman said. “We Jews are sick and tired of being used as pawns.”
During his remarks, Evans cited his background in law enforcement and military service, tying Colorado’s policies to national security threats.
“As a former police officer and Army veteran of the global war on terror, I know how Colorado’s radical leftists leaders and laws prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety — allowing antisemitic terrorists like Mohammed Sabry Soliman to strike,” Evans stated.
Authorities say Soliman, an Egyptian citizen who remained in the U.S. after his visa expired, carried out the June 1 attack using improvised firebombs and a flamethrower during a peaceful pro-Israel rally calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Fifteen people suffered injuries during the incident, and Soliman was reported to have yelled “Free Palestine” while carrying out the assault.
Evans concluded, “The passing of my resolution ensures we condemn all acts of antisemitism and affirms that the free and open collaboration between state and local law enforcement with their federal counterparts is key in preventing future attacks like this.”
In contrast to Evans’ proposal, another bipartisan resolution—introduced by Reps. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and Joe Neguse of Colorado—addressed rising antisemitism more broadly and passed unanimously, 400-0.
{Matzav.com}
Dan Goldman is as much of a Jew as McDonald’s cheese burger is healthy. This bum would be the first to be a good collaborator with the Nazis before being thrown into the ovens himself.
” know your enemies”
we need a list of the nays of the DemocRATS to vote them outta office
We don’t live in their districts. All their constituents are goyim.