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RJC: GOP Leaders Speak Out about Anti-Regime Protests in Iran
Washington D.C. -- Iran has seen a week of anti-government protests, in which more than 20 people have been killed and 450 arrested. The unrest began with small protests over economic issues in one city, but quickly expanded into mass protests across the country calling for political change.
When Iranians took to the streets in 2009, the Obama administration did not respond. President Trump and his administration, along with leading Republican legislators, are speaking out in support of the protesters this time. The RJC thanks President Trump for his leadership in supporting the Iranian people.
Statement on UN Vote Against the U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem
Washington D.C. -- The Republican Jewish Coalition condemned the vote in the UN General Assembly yesterday on a non-binding resolution declaring “null and void” the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move our embassy there.
RJC Applauds US Veto of UN Security Council Resolution on Jerusalem
Washington D.C. -- The Republican Jewish Coalition released a statement today to applaud the U.S. veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution attempting to nullify U.S. policy recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the intention to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
Kustoff Bill To Protect Religious Freedom Passes House
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
By Shari Hillman, RJC Information Director
An important bill to protect religious liberty was passed by the House of Representatives on December 11. The Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 is the first bill introduced by Jewish Republican freshman Congressman David Kustoff (TN-8). It has strong bipartisan support and passed in the House by a 402-2 vote.
RJC Applauds Trump For Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, Releases NY Times Ad Thanking Him
Washington D.C. -- In a speech scheduled for 1:00 pm tomorrow, President Trump will announce a significant change in U.S. policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and also announcing a plan to begin the process of moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman and Executive Director Matt Brooks made the following statements:
RJC Remarks on House Passage of the Taylor Force Act
Washington, D.C. – The RJC released the following statement from National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman and Executive Director Matt Brooks:
Statement on the House Foreign Relations Committee Passing the Taylor Force Act
Washington, D.C. — The RJC released the following statement from Executive Director Matt Brooks:
Statement on President Trump's Decision to Not Certify the Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C.— The RJC released the following statement from Executive Director Matt Brooks:
Today President Trump, by declining to certify that Iran is complying with the nuclear deal negotiated by President Obama, took an important first step delivering on one of his biggest campaign promises and bolstering the security of the United States, Israel, and our allies.
Statement on the Trump Administration Withdrawing the US from UNESCO
Washington, D.C. — The RJC released the following statement from Executive Director Matt Brooks:
Today it has been reported that the United States will be withdrawing from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) because of the UN group’s anti-Israel bias.
Statement on President Trump's Speech to the United Nations
Washington, D.C. — The RJC released the following statement from Executive Director Matt Brooks: