"Tlaib has accused Joe Biden of supporting genocide and threatened that he will lose Arab American and Muslim support in the 2024 election – triggering widespread condemnation by Republicans and many Democrats.
But Tlaib was unrepentant in her speech.
“I will not be silenced and I will not let you distort my words,” Tlaib said. “No government is beyond criticism. The idea that criticizing the government of Israel is antisemitic sets a very dangerous precedent, and it’s been used to silence diverse voices speaking up for human rights across our nation.”"
Sole Palestinian American in US Congress defends her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges lawmakers to call for ceasefire https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/07/rashida-tlaib-censure-israel-palestine
[AS ALWAYS PLEASE GO TO THE LINK TO READ GOOD ARTICLES IN FULL: HELP SHAPE ALGORITHMS (and conversations) THAT EMPOWER DECENCY, DIGNITY, JUSTICE & PEACE... and hopefully Palestine]
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Online photo of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wearing her traditional Palestinian Thobe Dress |
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