Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on House Passage of GOP Israel Resolution

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after voting NO on the Republican Resolution H.Con.Res. 57:

“The threat of antisemitism is real, it is deadly, and I wholly condemn it in the strongest terms. I am clear that Republicans have no real commitment to stand up to antisemitism, but will instead take every opportunity to score cheap political points. With no hearing, no markup, and no amendments, the Republican Majority brought forward a resolution introduced only last night for a vote on the House Floor today with the express purpose of turning serious issues related to the human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians into little more than right-wing political footballs. 

As a person of faith, I believe our foreign policy should lift up our shared humanity and prioritize diplomacy. We should support democratic governance that centers the human rights of all people over politics. I believe we need to continue to work towards a world where the full humanity and rights of all Israeli and Palestinians are honored. This resolution does not do that, and therefore, I could not support it.

People are not their governments. Jewish people are not a monolith. Our own caucus is not a monolith. Words matter, and in order to recognize that in our actions, we must have a deliberative process that actually invites dialogue, nuance, and truth-telling. The resolution that was voted on today does not reflect these values. Rushed, kneejerk political messaging isn’t what the people of IL-03 sent me to do in Congress. 

I firmly stand in solidarity with all who work to advance a true and lasting peace that upholds the human rights and self-determination of both Palestinians and Israelis as co-equals. Let’s be clear: lives and democracy are at stake. H. Con. Res. 57 reflected no such commitment, and that is why I voted no.”