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Rubio, Cramer, Cruz Introduce Resolution Recognizing Israeli-American Contributions to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing a resolution recognizing the great contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States and condemning all forms of discrimination against Israeli-Americans.
The full text of the resolution is below:
Whereas Israeli-Americans are a vibrant immigrant community contributing to the diversity of the United States;
Whereas Israeli-Americans, including those on college campuses in the United States, have been subject to forms of discrimination and desire to connect with their culture and celebrate their heritage free from bigotry and bias;
Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli-Americans contribute invaluable skills that promote the economy and protect the national security of the United States;
Whereas the contributions of Israeli-Americans in the fields of astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture, and Internet technologies have been invaluable to the United States;
Whereas Israeli-Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing the shared values and interests between the two countries; and
Whereas countless Israeli-Americans have enriched the society of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States; and
(2) condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of the Israeli-American community.