Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, spoke at the #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC, condemning antisemitism and emphasizing the government's stance against it. She highlighted the danger of antisemitism to democracy and the integrity of laws. Lipstadt also emphasized the unity of people from various backgrounds against Jew hatred and referenced President George Washington's reassurance to the Jews of Newport 230 years ago. She urged protesters to refrain from harassing others and not to sink to the level of those who harass them. Lipstadt also conveyed the message from major European allies against sanctioning antisemitism. The Biden Administration, through Lipstadt, expressed unwavering support against Jew hatred, regardless of political persuasion, at home and abroad. However, some critics, such as mtracey, have expressed concerns about the administration's approach, stating that Lipstadt did not distinguish between antisemitism and criticism of Israel, and vowed to combat 'Jew hatred' with the full weight of the Federal Government.
Court historian Deborah Lipstadt addresses today's "March for Israel" on behalf of the Biden Administration. She offers no distinction between anti-Semitism and criticism of Israel, instead vowing that the full weight of the Federal Government will deployed to combat "Jew hatred" https://t.co/dodqPTQZ4U
"Do not sink to the level of those who harass you. Do not tear down posters. Do not intimidate those who disagree with you. Do not block their path or taunt them as they do to you." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in DC
"Gathered before me on this Mall are people of all faiths, beliefs, identities & backgrounds, united by your abhorrence of Jew hatred & your recognition of its lethal nature." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC
"When protesters chant 'g-s the Jews,' when Jewish stars are painted on buildings housing Jews. That is not expressing support for Palestinian rights. That is Jew hatred." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC
"In the last 5 weeks, I have visited many of our major European allies. and the message I hear everywhere is unmistakable: no sanction for antisemitism." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC
"Antisemitism is an affront to the integrity of our laws. It is a gateway to prejudice, racism and injustice of any form. It is a danger to our democracy." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC
"Today, as a representative of President Biden and VP Harris and the U.S. Government, I can tell you without hesitation, regardless of party or political persuasion, at the White House or in the Congress, at home and abroad, this Government stands shoulder to shoulder against Jew… https://t.co/XPZAMnLEa5
"230 years ago, President George Washington reassured the Jews of Newport that our new nation will give bigotry no sanction, and persecution no assistance." -Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism #MarchForIsrael in Washington, DC
"This government stands shoulder-to-shoulder against antisemitism," says @StateSEAS at the #MarchForIsrael. "Antisemitism is wrong, it is hateful, it is an immediate threat to Jews everywhere... it is an affront to the integrity of our laws... a direct danger to our democracy." https://t.co/zJ7pYim3lq
Amb. Deborah Lipstadt @StateSEAS at #MarchForIsrael: "This government stands shoulder-to-shoulder against Jew hatred. Antisemitism is wrong, is hateful, is an immediate threat to Jews everywhere. And it is a direct danger to our democracy." https://t.co/row3setupy