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Obama’s “Executive Action” Offensive Continues
Thursday, August 28, 2014 By: RJC Communications Director Shari Hillman“I’ve got a pen and a phone.”President Obama spoke these words at the start of his first Cabinet meeting in January 2014 and promised to take executive action wherever possible to “move the...
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RJC to Pres. Obama: Remember Your Commitment to Israel
"If somebody was sending rockets into my house where my two daughters sleep at night, I'm going to do everything in my power to stop that. And I would expect Israelis to do the same thing."Barack Obama, Remarks in Sderot, New York Times, July 23, 2008Washington, D.C. (July 29,...
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RJC: Don't Play Politics with Iron Dome Funding
Washington, D.C. (July 25, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) released the following statement today:The RJC welcomes Senator Mitch McConnell’s efforts to make the Senate’s proposed $225 million supplemental funding for Israel’s Iron Dome program a stand-alone bill.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has bundled the...
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RJC: CNN Poll Confirms "Israel Gap" - More Republicans Support Israel Than Democrats
A new CNN poll asked Americans for their opinion of Israel's action against Hamas in Gaza.The results demonstrated the "Israel Gap" between Republicans and Democrats: "Forty-five percent of Democrats questioned said that Israeli's military actions in Gaza are justified. That number jumps to 56% among independents...
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RJC: Obama’s Iran Nuke Talks Impasse Shows Need for Strong Action By Congress
Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) warned today that the Obama administration’s failure to reach an agreement with Iran during six months of negotiations threatens the security of the U.S. and our allies. Despite White House opposition, this latest setback should convince Congress to press...
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RJC Supports Israel’s Actions in Gaza
Washington, D.C. (July 17, 2014) -- After Hamas launched more than 1200 rockets at Israel in the last ten days, Israel has begun a major offensive against Hamas in Gaza. The Republican Jewish Coalition strongly supports Israel's actions against Hamas. The attacks by Hamas against Israel, perpetrated from within civilian...
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RJC: "Israel Gap" Widens: More Republicans Than Democrats Support Israel in Current Conflict
Washington, D.C. (July 15, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) responded to the release of a Pew Research Center poll today on the partisan gap in Israel-Palestinian sympathies.
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RJC Stands with Israel
Israel is under fire, once again, from terrorists who seek her destruction. Hamas has sent hundreds of missiles from Gaza against Israeli civilians in recent days. These attacks are warfare against the Jewish state. The RJC unequivocally stands with Israel in this conflict.Israel has the right to defend...
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RJC Mourns the Deaths of the Three Israeli Teens
Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition is deeply saddened to learn that the three kidnapped Israeli teens are dead. RJC National Chairman David Flaum said:On behalf of the leaders, members, and staff of the Republican Jewish Coalition, I offer our sincere condolences to the...
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RJC Congratulates New House GOP Leaders
Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition congratulates the new House Republican leaders, House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise.RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:We congratulate Rep. McCarthy and Rep. Scalise on their new leadership roles in the House Republican caucus....
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RJC Troubled by Robert Malley Appointment
Washington, D.C. (February 19, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) today responded to the announcement that President Obama has appointed Robert Malley to serve as a senior director of the National Security Council, a powerful post inside the White House.RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks stated:"We are profoundly disappointed to...
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RJC Mourns the Passing of Gordon Zacks
Washington, D.C. (February 1, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition mourns the passing of Gordon Zacks of Ohio, one of the founders of the RJC.RJC National Chairman David Flaum said, "We are deeply saddened by Gordy's passing. He was a great friend. As one of the early leaders of the...
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RJC: Feinstein's Comments on Israel Are Outrageous and Baseless
California Senator claims bipartisan Iran sanctions bill allows Israel 'to determine when and where U.S. goes to war'Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2014) — Today the Republican Jewish Coalition strongly rejected California Senator Dianne Feinstein's suggestion that S. 1881, the bipartisan Nuclear Weapons Free Iran Act (Kirk-Menendez), would "let Israel determine...
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RJC Mourns Passing of Ariel Sharon
Washington, D.C. (January 11, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition released a statement from RJC National Chairman David Flaum on the passing on former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon:"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ariel Sharon. He was a great warrior who fought wholeheartedly for Israel’s existence, security,...
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RJC Applauds Senate Support for Kirk/Menendez Iran Bill
Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2014) -- Today the Republican Jewish Coalition applauds the strong support among GOP Senators for the Kirk-Menendez bill, bipartisan legislation that would bolster ongoing diplomatic efforts to stop Iran's progress toward obtaining nuclear weapons capability by clarifying that sanctions will be strengthened if Iran fails to...
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Obamacare Woes Brighten GOP Outlook for 2014 Elections
Monday, January 6, 2014By: RJC Congressional Affairs Director Noah SilvermanOne observer who wasted no time beginning to prepare for the 2014 House and Senate elections is President Obama.Within days of Obama's second inauguration, Democrat sources announced that the President had pledged to hold at least fourteen major fundraising events for...
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Brooks: Obamacare Comes Into Painful Focus
Thursday, December 26, 2013By: RJC Executive Director Matt BrooksLike one of those Polaroid instant photographs developing slowly in your hand, the details of Obamacare are coming into focus bit by bit. With each week, we learn more about the serious problems that Obamacare is causing for millions of Americans.First hit...
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RJC Welcomes Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Measure, Urges Quick Senate Action in 2014
Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2013) — The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) released a statement today in response to the introduction of the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act, a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons capability.RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks stated, “We congratulate Senators Kirk...
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Hear Matt Brooks interview on TLV1's "Politely Rough"
RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks was a guest on TLV1's Politely Rough, an Israeli radio show. His segment covers the hot issue of Iran and the Interim Agreement, as well as a discussion on the past, present and future of the Republican Party in the U.S. and its relationship with...
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RJC to Senate Democrats: Stop Blocking Iran Sanctions
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2013) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) released a statement today regarding efforts by top Senate Democrats to block consideration of stronger sanctions against Iran.RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks stated, “Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson are preventing the Senate...