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RJC Response to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Anti-Israel Remarks
In November 2012, Ilhan Omar tweeted out a comment about Israel’s 2012 self-defense operation against Hamas in Gaza, which had launched over 1000 rockets into Israel over the course of a few days. Omar wrote, “Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.” In an interview this week with PBS’s Christiane Amanpour, Omar defended her comment.
RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks responded, saying:
RJC Applauds DeSantis Appointment of Judge Robert Luck
The Republican Jewish Coalition applauds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for appointing Robert Luck to the state Supreme Court.
RJC Applauds Leader McCarthy, GOP Steering Cmte.
Tonight RJC National Chairman Sen. Norm Coleman released the following statement:
RJC Applauds New Bill to Strengthen American Security in the Middle East
The Republican Jewish Coalition applauds the introduction of the first Senate bill of the 116th Congress, the "Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019" (S.1). It was introduced yesterday by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), James Risch (R-ID), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
RJC: Rep. Hank Johnson’s Latest Remarks Are Unconscionable
Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-4) compared President Trump to Adolph Hitler in a speech in Atlanta yesterday. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said today:
RJC Statement on the Passing of Pres. George H.W. Bush
The Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement celebrating the life of President George H.W. Bush:
Republican Jewish Coalition Urges Prompt Passage of Israel Security Assistance Bill
The Republican Jewish Coalition reaffirms its support for the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act (HR 5141/S. 2497) and strongly encourages the U.S. Senate to complete action on the bill during this year’s session.
RJC Congratulates Dr. Miriam Adelson on Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Republican Jewish Coalition congratulates Dr. Miriam Adelson on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
RJC plays major role in Virginia race, raising hefty sum for Cockburn opponent
By Jackson Richman
November 8, 2018
Anti-Israel Democratic congressional candidate Leslie Cockburn “galvanized the pro-Israel community to raise around $1 million for the [Denver] Riggleman campaign,” a source in the pro-Israel community told JNS.
RJC Impacted Republican Wins in Key Midterm Races
The Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement from Executive Director Matt Brooks:
"Republicans did well in a tough year, increasing their share in the Senate and holding Democrats to below-average gains in the House. The Republican Jewish Coalition engaged heavily in helping Republicans this cycle and saw good results in key races.