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Source: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-754090
Despite Anti-Israel Rumblings, U.S. Democrats Signal Business as Usual
(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - On July 16, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, called Israel a "racist state." Her words prompted the Republicans to bring a resolution to the House floor asserting that Israel "is not a racist or apartheid state" and that the U.S. "will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel." That resolution passed in a 412-9 vote. Those 9 represent only 2% of the 435 members of the House of Representatives - not exactly a tidal wave against Israel. Even among Democrats, the number is only 4% of the total. Some newspapers headlined the story, "Nine Democrats vote against GOP resolution calling Israel 'not racist.'" That would be akin to Belgium beating Israel in a World Cup qualifying match 20-1, and the headline the next day reading: "Israel scores goal against Belgium."