Two Congressmen representing constituents in Westwood and the surrounding area took contrasting positions in how they received a visit this week on Wednesday, July 24th by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a Joint Meeting of Congress.
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-4) attended the meeting with his invited guest, Newton’s Rabbi Michelle Robinson of Temple Emanuel of Newton, the largest Conservative Synagogue in New England. In announcing Rabbi Robinson as his guest, Rep. Auchincloss characterizes the relationship of the U.S. and Israel as “forged from an enduring commitment to freedom, democracy and the cultivation of love and labor from generations of the Jewish people.”
In contrast, Congressman Stephen Lynch (D, MA-8) released a statement that he “respectfully declined” to attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress, believing it to be “a political ploy to use our House as a backdrop to strengthen his weakened political position back in Israel.” Rep. Lynch noted his longtime support of Israel but his belief that the prime minister's "recent policies have undermined any chance for peace and stability in that region during our lifetime."
Both politicians are united in calling for the defeat of Hamas and the release of hostages.
“I continue to call for the release of the hostages, the defeat of Hamas (who use their own people as human shields), and the search for a peaceful way forward,” said Rep. Lynch.
In a June statement regarding the International Criminal Court’s seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, Rep. Auchincloss stated, “Israel is an ally and fellow democracy fighting for its security and for the release of the hostages, including eight Americans. Hamas is evil and must be defeated. . . . I urge the Biden Administration to continue its efforts to return the hostages home and defeat Hamas.”
The Administration needs to stop trying to sell the new fire station to the tax payers as if it they just suddenly became aware of the existing fire station's condition. And telling us we need it yesterday. Or selling it as if we don't, we'll be putting ourselves at risk or harm.
No need for a fitness area either. I work an 8 to 10 hour day and don't have a fitness area at home. Don't have the room. So like most, I go to a fitness center before work. They can as well.
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