WASHINGTON,
D.C. – In reaction to the latest attacks in Israel and reports of threats
against a mosque in Los Angeles and a member of Congress by the Jewish
Defense League, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today denounced
all forms of terrorism.
“I
condemn terrorism in all forms,” Schakowsky declared.
“We
continue to be shocked and saddened by the September 11 attacks, and the
gruesome attacks that have been taking place in Israel,” said Schakowsky,
following Wednesday night’s attack where at least 10 Israelis were killed
and more than 30 were injured during a roadside bombing and shooting attack
against a bus. “If there is going to be hope for peace in the region, these
acts of hate and terror must stop. Israel cannot be expected to negotiate
with those that allow for such atrocities to occur.”
She
added, “I was also angered and saddened yesterday to learn that two leaders
of the Jewish Defense League were assembling bombs to use in planned attacks
against one of L.A.’s largest mosques and the local offices of U.S. Representative
Darryl Issa.”
“As
a Jewish Member of Congress, I was particularly outraged by the news of
those vicious plans. I want all of my colleagues and the entire American
public to know that those individuals are seen by Jews as any other terrorist
would be seen. They have no right to attempt to carry out murder
in the name of religion and they do not represent the values or the beliefs
of the Jewish community. Now, more than any time, it is important
for this nation to embrace its diversity and for all of us to denounce
discrimination, terror and hate in any form,” Schakowsky concluded. |