Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Issues Statement in Support of Rep. Omar

Sentinel News WireMarch 13, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)issued a statement denouncing the hateful rhetoric and death threats directed towards Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN): “I always have and always will stand in opposition to any and all forms of hatred and discrimination, including white supremacy, racism, transphobia, ableism, sexism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, islamophobia and xenophobia– there is no hierarchy of hurt. This week, Congresswoman Omar and her loved ones have had their humanity threatened, both by the general public and by government officials. “This is unconscionable. We should have equity in our outrage. “As representatives of the people, we should be promoting civil discourse and denouncing

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Black Caucus Statement Condemning GOP Efforts To Remove Member From House Foreign Affairs Committee

Sentinel News WireFebruary 15, 2019

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar WASHINGTON – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA), released the following statement in support of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) remaining on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The statement criticizes Republican demands for her removal while those same Republicans remain silent as members of their own party, including President Trump, have made racially insensitive, anti-Semitic and or emotionally-charged statements. “There is no place in our society for anti-Semitism. All forms of racism and discrimination must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Representative Omar was correct to quickly apologize for her comments. “I