Thursday, June 10, 2021

House Democrats Condemn Omar Over Comments Comparing US to Terror Groups
Leah Barkoukis / Townhall Tipsheet
 
House Democrats condemned Rep. Ilhan Omar on Wednesday over comments she made this week equating the U.S. to terror groups Hamas and the Taliban.

“We must have the same level of accountability and justice for all victims of crimes against humanity,” Omar said during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Monday. “We have seen unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban.”

In a statement, her colleagues said Omar’s comment was “as offensive as it is misguided.” “Ignoring the differences between democracies governed by the rule of law and contemptible organizations that engage in terrorism at best discredits one’s intended argument and at worst reflects deep-seated prejudice,” the lawmakers said.

Read entire article and see video here: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/06/10/house-democrats-condemn-omar-over-comments-comparing-us-to-terror-groups-n2590780

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